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

West coast viewers, however, reported that the audio went silent in those two instances, with censors apparently having more of a tape delay for that feed. —Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025

Business has apparently been shut down. —Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025

Swift reportedly spends much of her downtime baking and creating loaves to share with friends, family, and, apparently, late-night hosts. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025

The shock came not just from the announcement itself but from the secrecy surrounding Jane’s relationship — apparently, no one in the family, not even their parents, had known about Aaron. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 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