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

While there is no official confirmation that a herd of sheep will graze along the course, which is apparently a longtime tradition on rural courses in Ireland, Duff’s has hinted at the possibility. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Buckley apparently admitted that the subpoenas shouldn’t have sought phone records of reporters’ relatives. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

An armed settler approaches two Palestinian men, apparently trying to use his rifle to push them away. — Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Some of us, however, are apparently pretty relaxed about letting AI do its thing. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 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