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

Shakur apparently tried to jump in the backseat while Knight was ducking out of the way, Davis continued. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

First, Harry spoke of his desire for reconciliation, then there was the apparently successful meeting between the king, his younger son and daughter-in-law and their children last month at Charles’ Highgrove estate in western England. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Kubiak apparently wants to keep Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza guessing about their status on the depth chart. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Angine de Poitrine story really takes flight in the Canadian province of Quebec — which, apparently, is the place these space aliens choose to adopt as their home-away-from-home planet about seven years ago. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 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