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

The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted. —Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

The Altadena boy was fatally shot on a relative’s porch in 2016 when a gunman opened fire on a group, apparently targeting an adult gang member who survived. —Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

This retro cake recipe from the 1970s is apparently that good. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours on Thursday and hazmat crews were deployed due to what was apparently a false alarm. —Stephen Smith, CBS News, 11 June 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