evidently
adverbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈɛvɪdəntli//
- United States//ˈɛvɪdəntli//
- United States//ˌɛvɪˈdɛntli//
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
adverb
- 1
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.
- 2
obsoleteIn such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
The ſame mã ſawe in a vyſion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in vnto hym […]
- 3
Apparently.
Etymology
From Middle English evidently, evydently; equivalent to evident + -ly.
Forms
- comparative
- more evidently
- superlative
- most evidently
evidently · In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
Evie · A diminutive of the female given names Eva, Eve, Evelyn, or…evil · Intending to harm; malevolent.evils · Synonym of evil eye (“dirty look”).