apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē How to pronounce apparently (audio)
-ˈpa-rənt
Synonyms of apparentlynext
: it seems apparent
—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known
an apparently happy marriage
The window had apparently been forced open.
Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.

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The home has always been cluttered but apparently it’s gotten to a point of concern. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Jaden Smith wore jeans, apparently missing the black-tie memo. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026 The home has always been cluttered but apparently, it’s gotten to a point of concern. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The Times reported that the Metropolitan Police shared the information with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but apparently not with other members of the royal household. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apparently

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Etymology

Middle English aparenly, apparently "clearly, plainly," from apparaunt, apparent apparent + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apparently was in 1566

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apparently

adverb
ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē How to pronounce apparently (audio)
-ˈper-
: it seems apparent : evidently
the door had apparently been forced open
apparently, we're supposed to wait here
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