Synonyms of prima facie
54 similar words
Another word for prima facie is apparently. Other synonyms of prima facie are ostensibly and superficially.
Synonyms and similar words for prima facie
adverbAt first sight; on the face of it.
- apparentlySeemingly; in appearance.
- seemingly
- 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.
- ostensiblySeemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone...
- outwardly
- superficiallyIn a superficial manner; shallowly.
- to all appearancesSo far as anyone can tell by observation; apparently.
- surfacely nonstandardOn the surface; superficially.
adjectiveApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
- immediate
- indubitableClearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.
- self-evidentObviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation, axiomatic.
- apparentClear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
- arrant
- undoubtedWithout doubt; without question; certain.
- glaring
- baitObvious; blatant.
- blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
- clear
- clear as a bellTotally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.
- clear as dayQuite clear.
- clear cut
- conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
- crystal clear
- cut and dried
- decided
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- intuitive
- manifest
- noticeable
- obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- open-and-shutSimple and obvious; easily decided.
- ostensible
- palpable
- patentExplicit and obvious.
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- plain as a haystackSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as a pikestaffSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as dayVery clear and evident.
- plain as Dunstable highwaySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as porridgeVery clear and evident.
- plain as printSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as SalisburySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as the nose on one's faceSynonym of plain as day.
- res ipsa loquitur
- splendentVery conspicuous; illustrious.
- straightforward
- undissembledNot concealed or disguised; evident, obvious.
- elucidate obsoleteClear, understandable.
- eyely archaicVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.
- notable datedEasily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
Meaning of prima facie
- adverb At first sight; on the face of it.
- adjective Apparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
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Questions about synonyms of prima facie
- What is another word for prima facie?
- Prima facie has 54 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apparently, ostensibly and superficially.
- What does prima facie mean?
- Prima facie means at first sight; on the face of it.
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