Synonyms

manifestly

American

[man-uh-fest-lee] / ˈmæn əˌfɛst li /

adverb

in a way that can be readily seen by the eye or the understanding; plainly or obviously; evidently.

It can sometimes feel like amputated limbs are still there, even when they're manifestly not.

Other Word Forms

nonmanifestly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of manifestly

manifest ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"Manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings against public participation are a recent but increasingly prevalent phenomenon in the European Union," the Commission said on Wednesday in proposing new legal remedies for the bloc.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2022

Manifestly, however, those aren’t paid by Caruso but by his tenants and their customers, so it’s unclear what voters are supposed to make of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2022

Manifestly, Ginsberg intends his static film to be a set of X rays.

From Time Magazine Archive

Manifestly, he intended Angel to fly on several levels.

From Time Magazine Archive

Manifestly their line lay straight along the lane to the sea.

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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