evidently

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-, ev-i-dent-lee]

adverb

1. obviously; apparently.

evidently

/ ˈɛvɪdəntlɪ /

adverb

1. without question; clearly; undoubtedly

2. to all appearances; apparently

   they are evidently related

Word History and Origins

Origin of evidently¹

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

Synonym Study

See clearly.

Example Sentences

He’s evidently ready to push for “reform,” even if it means that some of them go out of business.

From Salon

Over just the last week, for example, he ordered immigration authorities to cease their raids on agricultural and hospitality sites, evidently on appeals from his own supporters who cited their need for immigrant laborers.

From Los Angeles Times

Audiences, evidently, are still drawn to the Dubliner and she's keen to get unreleased music from "back in the day" out to the public - although she wants to strike a balance.

From BBC

Postecoglou evidently feels, regardless of whether Tottenham win or not tomorrow, he is a success story given where he has come from.

From BBC

I asked the Department of Transportation last week if Duffy could reconcile these evidently misleading and inconsistent statements.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• officially 
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• seemingly 
• undoubtedly