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

Investigators previously released surveillance video from a rental car location in Lompoc, California, showing Ashlee and Melodee Buzzard apparently both wearing wigs. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Well, apparently, Zero Motorcycles doesn’t care about those boundaries. —New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025

The email was apparently sent as notes to himself on various talking points about the charges against him. —Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025

Everything that has apparently defined the existential experience of humanity has been wiped out in a few days, and if Carol and her new compatriots can’t undo what’s happened, all of humankind is done for. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

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