Synonyms

evidently

American

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-, ev-i-dent-lee] / ˈɛv ɪ dənt li, -ˌdɛnt-, ˌɛv ɪˈdɛnt li /

adverb

obviously; apparently.

evidently British

/ ˈɛvɪdəntlɪ /

adverb

without question; clearly; undoubtedly
to all appearances; apparently

they are evidently related

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Related Words

See clearly.

Etymology

Origin of evidently

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

Example Sentences

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She evidently was not presented with the maximum benefit option at the time, and her benefit could not have been finalized since I was still working.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Analysts evidently believe that all is going according to plan at these companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The American president evidently hopes that this dependency can provide him the leverage he seeks over Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Keir Starmer has evidently convinced his Cabinet not to defenestrate him, at least for the moment.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

He had evidently hoped that someone else, perhaps Swift, would draft this section for him.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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