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

• seemingly
• supposedly
• evidently
• ostensibly
• presumably
• probably
• likely

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To commemorate 25 years of Gilmore Girls, the pair are getting together to present at this year's Emmys, and, apparently, the show designers are recreating a Stars Hollow set for their big moment. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025

He's been to Scotland many times since then, but apparently never again to his mother's home island. —Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025

You guys are apparently playing one more concert. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025

Whatever the case might be, there’s clearly at least one contingent in King Charles’ inner circle, which apparently includes Prince William, that would love for this Harry meeting to be a one-and-done. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 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