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

They were then taken to a local hospital with apparently non-life-threatening injuries. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Turns out Sinner's parents were also invited, but that kind of fancy affair apparently isn't their thing. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

The man, described as being in his 60s or 70s, apparently suffered a minor injury and was tended to by employees with a first-aid kit. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away. — Miami Herald, 4 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