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As an adverb, evidently means in a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident.
Meanings of evidently
4 meaningsadverb
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
proscribedApparently
Unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)
“the answer is obviously wrong”
“she was in bed and evidently in great pain”
“he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list”
Similar: obviously, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plain
Older and rare meanings (1)
obsoleteIn such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).
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