evidently
Americanadverb
adverb
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without question; clearly; undoubtedly
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to all appearances; apparently
they are evidently related
Related Words
See clearly.
Etymology
Origin of evidently
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at evident, -ly
Explanation
The adverb evidently is used to describe something that's obvious or easily understood. The kids next door didn't even apologize for breaking our window with their baseball; they evidently have terrible manners. When something is evident, it's plainly clear. You can use evidently when something couldn't be more obvious, whether you're describing a driver who evidently doesn't understand that a yellow light means "slow down" and not "speed up," or a typo-riddled book that was evidently published hastily. The evidence points toward these conclusions, in other words. The Latin root is evidentem, "perceptible, clear, obvious, or apparent."
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Example Sentences
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Evidently, blanket news coverage about the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz simply bounces off some people’s brains.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Evidently, the results were a positive read-through for the industry.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Evidently, telogen effluvium happens when the body undergoes emotional, physical or hormonal shock and pushes more hairs than usual into the resting phase.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
Evidently, even America’s biggest bank recognizes the importance to a deposit franchise of having a local branch nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
Evidently I hung onto it even during bad dreams.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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