evident

American  

[ev-i-duhnt] / ˈɛv ɪ dənt /

adjective

1. plain or clear to the sight or understanding.

   His frown made it evident to all that he was displeased.

   It was evident that the project was a total failure.

   Synonyms:

   unmistakable, patent, palpable, manifest, obvious

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evident British  

/ ˈɛvɪdənt /

adjective

1. easy to see or understand; readily apparent

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Related Words

See apparent.

Other Word Forms

• evidentness noun
• nonevident adjective
• preevident adjective
• preevidently adverb
• superevident adjective
• superevidently adverb

Etymology

Origin of evident

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ēvident-, stem of ēvidēns “clear, perceptible,” literally, “seeing out,” from ē- e- ¹ + stem of vidēns “seeing,” present participle of vidēre “to see”; video

Example Sentences

Given subdued auto and EV sales in China in January and February, Nomura expects BYD may see more evident business improvement starting in the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This is more evident in the U.S. rather than Europe and explains why the Barclays call is to overweight U.S. relative to Europe.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

This sensitivity is evident in many aspects of daily life, especially sleep.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

"These are all individuals that have got other things that they can do in their lives. They are all committed to doing the best for England and to learning the lessons that are evident."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

That he was surprised by the connection was evident; he sustained it, however, with fortitude, and so far from going away, turned back with them, and entered into conversation with Mr. Gardiner.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Related Words

• conspicuous
• indisputable
• noticeable
• obvious
• palpable
• unmistakable
• visible