manifestly

[man-uh-fest-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonmanifestly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of manifestly¹

manifest ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The inquiry, sitting at Liverpool Town Hall, had been set up to explore the killer's history, his contact with relevant agencies and any "missed opportunities" to prevent the "manifestly and extremely cowardly" attack.

From BBC

The man appealed, claiming his sentence was "manifestly excessive".

From BBC

Lady Justice Macur, sitting alongside Mrs Justice Cutts and Mr Justice Murray, ruled the boy's sentence was neither unduly lenient nor manifestly excessive.

From BBC

Following an appeal, three judges ruled her sentence was "manifestly excessive" and cut it to three years with a seven-and-a-half year driving ban, a decision Mabli's family said was disappointing.

From BBC

This is how manifestly deadly decisions get redefined as “the right decision” in the partisan narrative.

From Los Angeles Times

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