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

But apparently nothing says 'Make America Great Again' like turning Yosemite into one giant toilet. —Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025

Witnesses told police that the shooting occurred after two parties apparently disagreed about exchanging car insurance information following a minor accident. —Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025

Indeed, much like last year, apparently dressing up on her own and trick-or-treating with her friends is not enough. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025

Exactly who has the upper hand in the rotation is apparently yet to be determined. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 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