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 controversy has carried into the offseason, apparently prompting at least one prominent UNC football alumnus to forgo attending games in person when the 2026 season begins this fall. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Even more stunning, Meta’s leadership has apparently discussed licensing Gemini from Google temporarily, until Avocado is up to snuff. —Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026

That Pixar leadership now apparently thinks audiences can no longer relate to real human experiences? —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026

And apparently, Captain Cunningham may be a danger, but who’s to know for sure? —Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 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