Synonyms of apparently
29 similar words
Another word for apparently is seemingly. Other synonyms of apparently are ostensibly, outwardly, superficially, reportedly and allegedly.
Synonyms and similar words for apparently
adverbPlainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
- obviouslyIn an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
- plainly
- clearly
- evidentlyApparently.
- visiblyIn a visible manner; openly.
- blatantlyIn a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.
- baitlyBlatantly; clearly; obviously.
- glaringly
- manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.
- noticeably
- obvi slang
- openlyIn an open manner; visibly.
- observably
- overtlyIn an overt manner; publicly; openly.
- eyely archaic, rareObviously; evidently; apparently.
adverbSeemingly; in appearance.
- ostensiblySeemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone...
- seeminglyAs it appears; apparently.
- at first blushUpon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.
- at first glanceAfter only a superficial examination or review.
- at first sightSuperficially, without a full inspection.
- on the face of itSeemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined without deeper investigation or analysis.
- on the surfaceApparently, outwardly; superficially.
- outwardlyExternally or on the outside, or on the surface.
- prima facieAt first sight; on the face of it.
- superficiallyIn a superficial manner; shallowly.
- to all appearancesSo far as anyone can tell by observation; apparently.
- surfacely nonstandardOn the surface; superficially.
adverbAccording to what the speaker has read or heard.
- allegedlyAccording to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
- reportedlyAccording to reports or rumors.
Meaning of apparently
- adverb Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
- adverb Seemingly; in appearance.
- adverb According to what the speaker has read or heard.
apparently in other languages
Questions about synonyms of apparently
- What is another word for apparently?
- Apparently has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as seemingly, ostensibly, outwardly, superficially, reportedly and allegedly.
- What does apparently mean?
- Apparently means plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
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