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

And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind. —Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026

No deal has apparently gone through, and the mayor's office did not provide an update on negotiations. —Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 4 June 2026

The courtroom heard clips of audio of Campbell apparently trying to get a few of his victims up and out of his car. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026

And a photo attached to a city inspection conducted just days before the collapse for a pending litter case showed the exterior of the building apparently in poor condition with the roof visibly sagging. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 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