clearly

adverb

clear·​ly ˈklir-lē 

1

: in a clear manner

speaking clearly

2

: it is clear

clearly, a new approach is needed

Synonyms

• all right
• alright
• assuredly
• certainly
• definitely
• doubtless
• easily
• forsooth
• hands down
• inarguably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly
• indeed
• indisputably
• plainly
• really
• so
• sure
• surely
• truly
• unarguably
• undeniably
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably

Examples of clearly in a Sentence

You should try to speak more clearly.

The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.

The problem is very clearly getting worse.

“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”

“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”

Recent Examples on the Web

The network was conducting live broadcasts from its booth at the United Center in Chicago, where a soundcheck of the song was clearly audible in the background, with the rock singer-songwriter’s face visible on screens. —Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024

Security has been clearly stepped at the venue and at other convention locations. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024

Never before have interest groups been given such free rein to operate so clearly as a de facto arm of the campaign. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2024

The star has been embracing monochromatic dressing as of late—don’t miss her tonal blue LaPointe look—and clearly pink is her latest fashion fixation. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

clearly

adverb

clear·​ly ˈkli(ə)r-lē 

1

: in a clear manner

was clearly visible

2

: without doubt or question

clearly something had to be done