clearly

clear·ly

adverb \ˈklir-lē\

Definition of CLEARLY

1

: in a clear manner <speaking clearly>

2

: it is clear <clearly, a new approach is needed>

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Examples of CLEARLY

1. You should try to speak more clearly.
2. The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
3. The problem is very clearly getting worse.
4. “A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
5. “The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”

First Known Use of CLEARLY

14th century

Related to CLEARLY

Synonyms

all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, indeed, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Related Words

conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; obviously, unmistakably

Rhymes with CLEARLY

cheerly, dearly, merely, nearly, queerly, sheerly, yearly