clearly

adverb

clear·​ly ˈklir-lē 

1

: in a clear manner

speaking clearly

2

: it is clear

clearly, a new approach is needed

Synonyms of clearly

• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• sure
• probably
• really

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

This forced the material into a single-domain state that could be measured more clearly. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

This well-balanced and resilient Braves squad is clearly built for a deep postseason run. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

No one was clamoring for any of these films, yet Linklater clearly had his designs on extending concepts and ideas well past any public interest. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Overall, the balance of power has clearly shifted in Syria’s favor, the analysis argued, but Syria has no interest or plans to eject Russia altogether. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for clearly

• dearly
• merely
• nearly
• queerly
• yearly
• austerely
• severely
• sincerely
• cavalierly

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