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

In an Instagram and TikTok video on Sunday, Alix Earle is seen bundled up in a down coat visiting her mom in a hospital apparently up north. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026

That leave was apparently enough for the online rumor mill to start churning, with speculation apparently reaching a point where GM Steve Staios felt the need to step in. —Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

On Friday, Carpenter walked into Jackson’s building and entered his apartment, apparently high on meth and carrying a meth pipe, sources said. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026

Afterward, Rubio apparently described his intransigence to Trump, and the summit was quickly cancelled. —Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 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