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Evidently
//ˈɛvɪdəntli// adv
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
"The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise."
- 2 In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly. obsolete
"The ſame mã ſawe in a vyſion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in vnto hym […]"
- 3 Apparently. proscribed
Adverb
- 1 unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’) wordnet
Etymology
From Middle English evidently, evydently; equivalent to evident + -ly.
See also for "evidently"
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