English

Adverb

evidently ‎(comparative more evidently, superlative most evidently)

1. (obsolete)  In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly. [14th-19th c.]
   • 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Acts X:

     The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym [...].

2. In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously, as may be clearly inferred. [from 17th c.]
   • 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 1, in The China Governess:

     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.

Derived terms

• self-evidently

See also

• apparently

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