evidently

English[edit]

evidently (comparative more evidently, superlative most evidently)

In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred. [from 17th c.]
- 1963, Margery Allingham, “The Elopers”, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC, page 33:
  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.
(obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly. [14th–19th c.]
- 1526, [William Tyndale, transl.], The Newe Testamẽt […] (Tyndale Bible), [Worms, Germany: Peter Schöffer], →OCLC, Acts x:[3], folio clxviij, recto – verso:
  The ſame mã ſawe in a vyſion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in vnto hym […]
(proscribed) apparently

(obviously, as may be clearly inferred): clearly, plainly; see also Thesaurus:obviously
(clearly visible): conspicuously, markedly, vividly

obviously