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Synonyms of apparent

20 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for apparent is obvious. Other synonyms of apparent are visible, conspicuous, evident, manifest and transparent. The opposite of apparent is hidden.

Synonyms and similar words for apparent

adjectiveCapable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

  • visibleAble to be seen.
  • conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
  • distinct
  • plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
  • obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
  • clear
  • eyelyVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.

adjectiveClear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.

  • certain
  • evidentObviously true by simple observation.
  • manifestEvident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
  • indubitableClearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.
  • notorious
  • transparentObvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
  • prima facieApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.

adjectiveAppearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real)...

  • illusoryResulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.
  • superficialNot thorough, deep, or complete; concerned only with the obvious or apparent.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • bareWithout anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
  • displayed
  • exposedOpen (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).
  • unconcealedOpen to view; not hidden or concealed.

Opposite of apparent

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “within sight or view”.

  • latentExisting or present, but concealed or inactive.
  • hiddenLocated or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
  • invisibleUnable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “clear to the understanding”.

Meaning of apparent

  1. adjective Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
  2. adjective Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
  3. adjective Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

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Questions about synonyms of apparent

What is another word for apparent?
Apparent has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as obvious, visible, conspicuous, evident, manifest, transparent, plain and bare.
What is the opposite of apparent?
The opposite of apparent is hidden. Other antonyms of apparent are invisible, latent and obscure.
What does apparent mean?
Apparent means capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: apparent (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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