Patently
/ˈpeɪtəntli/ adv
adv ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a clear and unambiguous manner. negative, usually
"Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind."
- 2 Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.
"abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous"
Adverb
- 1 unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’) wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Your assertion that Boston is better than Chicago is patently false."
Etymology
From patent + -ly.