Manifestly: meaning, definitions and examples

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manifestly

 

[ หˆmanษชfษ›stli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

in a way that is clearly apparent or obvious

Synonyms

clearly, evidently, obviously.

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Word Description / Examples
manifestly

Used when something is very obvious and cannot be denied, often in formal or written communication.

  • The plan was manifestly flawed from the beginning
  • It is manifestly unjust to treat people differently based on their race
clearly

Used when looking to express that something is easy to see, hear, or understand; can be used in both formal and informal situations.

  • She clearly explained the instructions
  • It's clearly going to rain today
obviously

Used in both formal and informal settings when something is easily perceived or understood, often with a connotation that it should be clear to everyone; can sometimes appear condescending.

  • Obviously, he didn't study for the test
  • The answer to this question is obviously incorrect
evidently

Used to indicate that something is obvious from the evidence; often used to indicate that something is apparent to everyone.

  • He is evidently tired from all that work
  • Evidently, the test results were not what we expected

Examples of usage

  • His guilt was manifestly clear to everyone present at the scene.
  • She manifestly did not agree with the decision made by the board.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb

used to emphasize a statement or opinion, often when expressing disagreement

Synonyms

decisively, emphatically, unequivocally.

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manifestly

Use when something is clear and obvious to everyone, often used in formal texts or speeches.

  • The plan was manifestly flawed from the beginning.
  • He was manifestly unqualified for the job.
emphatically

Best used when showing or describing a strong, definite, and clear statement or action, often highlighting intensity or conviction.

  • "No!" he said emphatically.
  • She was emphatically opposed to the new policy.
decisively

Applied when describing an action taken with clear and firm resolution, often involving making important decisions.

  • She acted decisively to prevent the crisis.
  • The team won decisively in the final game.
unequivocally

Used in situations that require a strong, unmistakable statement or position, often in formal contexts.

  • The company unequivocally denied any wrongdoing.
  • She stated unequivocally that she would not run for office.

Examples of usage

  • I manifestly refuse to accept such a ridiculous proposal.
  • The project was manifestly a failure from the beginning.

Translations

Translations of the word "manifestly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manifestamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offensichtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะตะฒะธะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyraลบnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‰ใ‹ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manifestement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manifiestamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑkรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…๋ฐฑํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุถูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zjevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zjavne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žๆ˜พๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤitno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augljรณslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸkar ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manifiestamente

Etymology

The word 'manifestly' is derived from the word 'manifest', which comes from the Latin word 'manifestus', meaning 'palpable' or 'evident'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'manifestly' has come to be used to emphasize clarity, obviousness, or disagreement in various contexts.

See also: manifest, manifestation, manifestations, manifested, unmanifested.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,388, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.