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manifestly

adverb

Simple meaning

Clearly and plainly.

Pronunciation

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manuhfestlee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmænəfɛstli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In a manifest manner; obviously.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: In a manifest manner; obviously.

Used this way, manifestly is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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manifestly impossiblemanifestly unfairmanifestly unjustmanifestly falsemanifestly wrongmanifestly intendedmanifestly unreasonable

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • evidently

    In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident.

  • apparently

    Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • manifestverbBase word

    Provide evidence for.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

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Synonyms

Sense: in a manifest manner

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