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manifestly

American  
[man-uh-fest-lee] / ˈmæn əˌfɛst li /

adverb

  1. 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.


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Etymology

Origin of manifestly

manifest ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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It therefore seems manifestly unfair after being told by the judge that he could appeal, that Hunter would then appeal and have his appeal dismissed based on the waiver.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

Still, the ways in which we are manifestly unequal continue to tug against the Declaration’s commitment to equality.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

In a statement the Senegalese government said the "unprecedented and exceptionally serious decision" was based on "a manifestly erroneous interpretation of the regulations, leading to a grossly illegal and deeply unjust decision".

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

He described Oppie as arrogant, naive, and suspiciously hostile to a thermonuclear program that was manifestly in the nation’s best interests.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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