clearly

adverb

clear·​ly ˈklir-lē 

1

: in a clear manner

speaking clearly

2

: it is clear

clearly, a new approach is needed

Synonyms

• all right
• alright
• assuredly
• certainly
• definitely
• doubtless
• easily
• forsooth
• hands down
• inarguably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly
• indeed
• indisputably
• plainly
• really
• so
• sure
• surely
• truly
• unarguably
• undeniably
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably

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.”

Recent Examples on the Web

Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism. —Erin Keller, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

Therefore, rather than waiting to see the final product, the client is able to see the path to success more clearly with tangible achievements at every stage. —Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Fans clearly want to know why Stanley is Winnipeg’s go-to depth defenceman. —Murat Ates, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

With $1,000 clearly in sight, Netflix could be headed for its first stock split in a decade. —Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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