apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 

-ˈpa-rənt

: 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.

Synonyms

• evidently
• ostensibly
• ostensively
• presumably
• putatively
• seemingly
• supposedly

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Novak Djokovic will skip the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy and apparently look forward to 2025. —Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Dressed in a stunning white gown, the bride was filmed seated in the corner of the room, apparently unfazed, casually munching on a snack and keeping herself cool with a handheld electric fan. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility. —Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Longtime pals Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are both sporting beards, and apparently there's a special reason for the unexpected twinning. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē 

-ˈper-

: it seems apparent : evidently

the door had apparently been forced open

apparently, we're supposed to wait here