1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
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.”
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Federal Reserve’s September Energy Survey noted that the energy business activity index, the broadest measure of energy firm conditions, remained clearly in negative territory.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
His absence was clearly felt in the team’s performance.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Federal Reserve’s September Energy Survey noted that the energy business activity index, the broadest measure of energy firm conditions, remained clearly in negative territory.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
His absence was clearly felt in the team’s performance.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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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
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