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 fact that Australia is apparently supporting Japan also helps signal to China that Japan has friends in the region, and care should be taken in the future. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025

Or be like Panthers coach Paul Maurice and try to ignore the ubiquitous meme that apparently means absolutely nothing. —Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025

The Hornets apparently already tried to flip Bridges last season, too. —Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

This tactic apparently works very well, with studies showing their success rate is around 70%. —Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 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