evidently

Definition

In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.

Etymology

From Middle English evidently, evydently; equivalent to evident + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "The ſame mã ſawe in a vyſion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in vnto hym […]"

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