APPARENTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APPARENTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “apparently”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “apparently” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Apparently” are: evidently, manifestly, obviously, patently, plain, plainly, ostensibly, seemingly, as far as one knows, by all accounts, so it seems

Apparently as an Adverb

Definitions of "Apparently" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “apparently” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

  • From appearances alone.
  • As far as one knows or can see.
  • From appearances alone-Thomas.
  • Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly.
  • Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly.

Synonyms of "Apparently" as an adverb (11 Words)

as far as one knowsTo the same degree (often followed by `as.
by all accountsSo as to pass a given point.
evidentlyUnmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly.
She was in bed and evidently in great pain.
manifestlyUnmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly.
The system was manifestly unfair.
obviouslyIn a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.
She was obviously unwell.
ostensiblyAs appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently.
The party secretary resigned ostensibly from ill health.
patentlyClearly; without doubt.
The Government s approach had patently failed to address the problem.
plainUnmistakably plain is often used informally for plainly.
He is plain stubborn.
plainlyUnmistakably plain is often used informally for plainly.
To speak plainly I suffer from a lack of confidence.
seeminglyFrom appearances alone.
The child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned.
so it seemsTo a certain unspecified extent or degree.

Usage Examples of "Apparently" as an adverb

  • I thought he owned the property, but apparently not.
  • She has apparently been living here for some time.
  • The child nodded, apparently content with the promise.
  • Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land.

Associations of "Apparently" (30 Words)

apparentSeeming real or true, but not necessarily so.
His apparent lack of concern.
assuredlyConfidently.
The lad kept his cool and assuredly slipped the ball between the posts.
certainlyUsed to emphasize the speaker’s belief that what is said is true.
Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.
clearlyIn an easily perceptible manner.
Could be seen clearly under the microscope.
conspicuousWithout any attempt at concealment; completely obvious.
He was very thin with a conspicuous Adam s apple.
detectableAble to be perceived or noticed; discernible.
Yvette responded finally her French accent barely detectable.
discernibleCapable of being seen or noticed.
An essay with a meaning that was not always discernible.
distinctlyIn a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly.
It s distinctly possible.
effortlessNot showing effort or strain.
The swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air.
evidentClearly seen or understood; obvious.
A clearly evident erasure in the manuscript.
evidentlyUsed as an affirmative response.
A work so evidently laden with significance.
expresslyExplicitly; clearly.
The house was expressly built for entertaining.
identifiableAble to be recognized; distinguishable.
There are no easily identifiable features on the shoreline.
indubitablyIn a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted.
It was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers.
justifiedHaving, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.
The doctors were justified in treating her.
manifestRecord in a ship s manifest.
Each passenger must be manifested.
markedStrongly marked easily noticeable.
A marked increase in UK sales.
noticeableUndesirably noticeable.
The church is noticeable for the fresco above the door.
observableAble to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
Observable differences.
obviousEasily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession.
obviouslyUnmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly.
Obviously everyone has to do what they think is right.
palpabilityThe quality of being perceivable by touch.
palpableClearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment.
There was a palpable sense of joy in the air.
perceptibleEasily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind.
A perceptible decline in public confidence.
plainExpress complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness.
There were indrawn breaths at such plain speaking.
positivelyWith certainty; so as to leave no room for doubt.
The negotiations started positively with agreement on several issues.
rightlyWith good reason.
The key rightly belonged to Craig.
seeminglyFrom appearances alone-Thomas.
It s touch and go seemingly and she s asking for you.
surelyDefinitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely.
No one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction.
visibleVisible imports or exports.
A highly visible member of the royal entourage.

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