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

Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

The way Americans perceive socialism is apparently undergoing such a transition. — Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Platner’s campaign, apparently bracing for the story to be published, canceled or postponed several events in recent days. — Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2026

Citrus and dates apparently couldn’t compete with bay leaf-stracciatella ice cream. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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