Definitions

evidently

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-, ev-i-dent-lee] / ˈɛv ɪ dənt li, -ˌdɛnt-, ˌɛv ɪˈdɛnt li /

ADVERB

apparently, clearly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

doubtless manifestly obviously officially ostensibly plainly seemingly undoubtedly

STRONG

patently

WEAK

doubtlessly incontestably incontrovertibly indisputably it seems it would seem outwardly professedly to all appearances unmistakably without question

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improbably unlikely

WEAK

doubtfully mistakably obscurely questionably vaguely

Example Sentences

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Evidently, the criteria for what constitutes a career-ending scandal has shifted drastically in a short period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Evidently, blanket news coverage about the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz simply bounces off some people’s brains.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Evidently, United have not resolved their defensive frailties, but the switch to four at the back from three has not made them worse.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Evidently, the company won’t come out on top without putting in the work.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Evidently some kind of food was available underground, like the Threarah’s lettuce.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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