- without question; clearly; undoubtedly
- to all appearances; apparently: they are evidently related
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ev•i•dent•ly
(ev′i dənt lē, -dent′-; for emphasis ev′i dent′lē),USA pronunciation adv.
- obviously;
apparently.
- 1325–75; Middle English; see evident, -ly
- See clearly.
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evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntlɪ/ adv
ev•i•dent /ˈɛvɪdənt/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- plain or clear to the sight or understanding:his evident dismay at not being hired.[it + be + ~ + that clause]It was evident that the play was a big hit.
ev•i•dent
(ev′i dənt),USA pronunciation adj.
ev′i•dent•ness, n.
- plain or clear to the sight or understanding:His frown made it evident to all that he was displeased. It was evident that the project was a total failure.
- Latin ēvident- (stem of ēvidēns), equivalent. to ē- e- + vident- (stem of vidēns) present participle of vidēre to see; see video, -ent
- Middle English 1350–1400
- obvious, manifest, palpable, patent, unmistakable. See apparent.
- concealed.
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