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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“If the conduct of the plaintiff in light of his own intelligence and information was manifestly unreasonable, he will be denied a recovery.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

There have been cases in which the vessels were manifestly bound for other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

“Not surprisingly, some of the loudest fear-mongering has tended to come from those manifestly unfamiliar with the underlying mechanics of the company,” Palmer continued.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The duty to disobey manifestly illegal orders is a cornerstone of international law, with foundations in Nazi atrocities-related post-World War II trials like Nuremberg.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

She tried to school herself to the belief, and, manifestly for her husband’s sake, tried to seem content.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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