evidently
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,012 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 18,119 times across 175,177 chapters — 0.009% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”) also: obviously, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plain the answer is obviously wrongshe was in bed and evidently in great pain
evidently in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He was evidently surprised and slightly aggrieved at his own ignorance.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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I was evidently here last night, and I can't remember, Hartley.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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There, evidently, every piece of furniture must have its invariable place, every object its irrevocable shelf or hook.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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He also was evidently glad to get his tea, and enjoyed it as he sat at his cousin's side.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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It may be earth, sea or ocean; we were evidently whisked along in a storm while we were out of our heads.
The Land of the Changing Sun · Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben · Chapter 1