adv ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a clear manner.

   "He enunciated every syllable clearly."

2. 2
   Without a doubt; obviously. modal

   "Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion."

3. 3
   To a degree clearly discernible.

   "He was clearly wrong on all points but one."

Adverb

1. 1
   without doubt or question wordnet
2. 2
   clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment wordnet
3. 3
   in an intelligible manner wordnet
4. 4
   in an easily perceptible manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

distinctlyobviouslyunderstandablyabsolutelyactuallyaloud

Antonyms

All antonyms

openly

Example

More examples

"We can clearly see the cycle of the seasons in Canada."

Etymology

From Middle English clerli, clerely, clerelych, cleerliche, clerliche, equivalent to clear + -ly.

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