evidently

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-, ev-i-dent-lee]

adverb

1. obviously; apparently.

evidently

/ ˈɛvɪdəntlɪ /

adverb

1. without question; clearly; undoubtedly

2. to all appearances; apparently

   they are evidently related

Word History and Origins

Origin of evidently¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; evident, -ly

Synonym Study

See clearly.

Example Sentences

All of them evidently know and love the format, and there were some genuinely funny moments as the stars tried to make each other laugh.

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He’s evidently ready to push for “reform,” even if it means that some of them go out of business.

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Over just the last week, for example, he ordered immigration authorities to cease their raids on agricultural and hospitality sites, evidently on appeals from his own supporters who cited their need for immigrant laborers.

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Audiences, evidently, are still drawn to the Dubliner and she's keen to get unreleased music from "back in the day" out to the public - although she wants to strike a balance.

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Postecoglou evidently feels, regardless of whether Tottenham win or not tomorrow, he is a success story given where he has come from.

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Related Words

• doubtless 
• manifestly 
• obviously 
• officially 
• ostensibly 
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• seemingly 
• undoubtedly