patently
/ˈpeɪtəntli/US/ˈpætən(t)li/
patently adverb: in a clear and unambiguous manner.
Adverb
patently (comparative more patently, superlative most patently)
- In a clear and unambiguous manner.
- Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind.1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 161
- Synonyms:
- explicitly, expressly, unambiguously, demonstrably, clearly, directly, downrightly, expressis verbis, plainly, specifically
- Outspread, or spreading at right angles to the axis.
- abaxial surface patently pilose-puberulous
Examples of patently in a sentence
- Cracking excuse: credible, watertight and yet patently a load of old tut.
- In any other field of enquiry, it would be seen as patently absurd.
- It largely, but not patently, rejects pop-infused folk.
Synonyms of patently
- explicitly
- expressly
- unambiguously
- demonstrably
- clearly
- directly
- expressis verbis
- plainly
- specifically
- unequivocally
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Forms of patently
| comparative | more patently |
|---|---|
| superlative | most patently |
Origin of patently
From patent + -ly.
Words formed from patently
Questions about patently
- What does patently mean?
- Patently means in a clear and unambiguous manner.
- What part of speech is patently?
- Patently is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce patently?
- Patently is pronounced /ˈpeɪtəntli/ (UK).
Words near patently in the dictionary
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