evidently

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-; for emphasis ev-i-dent-lee] Example Sentences Origin

ev·i·dent·ly

[ev-i-duhnt-lee, -dent-; for emphasis ev-i-dent-lee]
adverb
obviously; apparently.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see evident, -ly


See clearly.

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Evidently is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example Sentences
  • Most companies have evidently decided that pay cuts aren't worth the downside.
  • There are evidently plenty of clothes moths with academic tastes.
  • He had three marriages-the last long and evidently happy-but no children of his own.
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evidently (ˈɛvɪdəntlɪ)
 
adv
1.  without question; clearly; undoubtedly
2.  to all appearances; apparently: they are evidently related

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evidently
late 14c., from evident + -ly (2).
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