apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 

-ˈpa-rənt

: it seems apparent

—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known

an apparently happy marriage

The window had apparently been forced open.

Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.

Synonyms of apparently

• seemingly
• supposedly
• evidently
• ostensibly
• presumably
• probably
• likely

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rockstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is in charge of the menu at the main restaurant, Sand Bar, which, apparently, once it is reopened, will take cues from Vongerichten's ABC and ABCV restaurants. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

Does the fact that Robby has apparently dismissed at least two therapists since his breakdown have anyone else worried? —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

By this time, SEPH has apparently assigned its judgment to Radiance Capital Receivables Twelve LLC. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

At one point, Melania is shown watching television coverage of the proceedings on CNN, apparently unconcerned that the network only traffics in fake news. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aparenly, apparently "clearly, plainly," from apparaunt, apparent apparent + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for apparently

• transparently

Kids Definition

apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē 

-ˈper-

: it seems apparent : evidently

the door had apparently been forced open

apparently, we're supposed to wait here