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

• evidently
• ostensibly
• ostensively
• presumably
• putatively
• seemingly
• supposedly

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the same hoopla that’s been so good for Colorado apparently had the opposite effect on NFL decision-makers. —Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025

As with an apparently solid house, the foundations start to shift, the roof leaks, and greedy neighbors start to encroach on the grounds. —Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025

Many, very many, fell down as men slain in battle, and continued for hours together in an apparently breathless and motionless state—sometimes for a few moments reviving, and exhibiting symptoms of life by a deep groan or piercing shriek, or by a prayer for mercy most fervently uttered. —Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025

Not only that, but the adoption rate has apparently plateaued. —Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 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