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clearly

[kleer-lee] / ˈklɪər li /
ADVERB
without any doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparently certainly definitely distinctly evidently obviously openly plainly positively precisely seemingly surely undoubtedly
WEAK
acutely audibly beyond doubt conspicuously decidedly discernibly incontestably incontrovertibly indubitably lucidly manifestly markedly noticeably overtly patently penetratingly perceptibly prominently purely recognizably sharply sonorously translucently transparently undeniably unmistakably
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously equivocally questionably uncertain
WEAK
indefinitely indistinctly mysteriously vaguely

Example Sentences

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The developments are clearly constructive, and markets can cheer the news that diplomacy has gained a foothold, Saxo Markets’ Charu Chanana said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“So what’s going on? It’s probably a mix of complacency and confidence. Investors aren’t ignoring the risks, but they’re clearly leaning on history,” the Mizuho team noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“I was amazed with how clearly she thought, how focused and articulate she was in the middle of such heavy situations. She loves you deeply,” Anna wrote to Joseph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Lawyers representing the care homes wrote to them saying that the allegations were "clearly very serious" and were likely to cause "serious harm to our client" if they were broadcast.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At least the cold air revived me a little and I could think more clearly.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff