evidently
adverb
Simple meaning
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛvədəntli
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Definition
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adverb
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
proscribed
Apparently
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
Used this way, evidently is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
In a clear and unambiguous manner.
Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
In a manifest manner.
Word Family
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Word family
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Related to In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
In a self-evident manner.
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Synonyms
Sense: in a manner which makes the fact
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