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Synonyms & Similar Words
obviously
clearly
evidently
plainly
manifestly
openly
visibly
apparently
noticeably
unmistakably
transparently
conspicuously
palpably
tangibly
demonstrably
indisputably
undoubtedly
unquestionably
inherently
inherently obvious
inherently evident
self-evidently
overtly
baldly
blatantly
explicitly
starkly
glaringly
Meaning of patently
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "patently" means in a way that is clearly evident or obvious, or in a way that is openly and unmistakably the case.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "patently" as in a manner that is easily perceived or obvious, or in a way that is not disguised or concealed.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "patently" as used to describe something that is very obvious or easy to see.
Example Uses
- The new policy is patently unfair to employees who have been with the company for a long time.
- It is patently clear that the company is struggling financially, given the recent layoffs and budget cuts.
- The teacher's patently frustrated expression made it clear that the students were not paying attention.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
covertly
secretly
furtively
stealthily
surreptitiously
clandestinely
obscurely
ambiguously
vaguely
uncertainly
doubtfully
questionably
inconspicuously
imperceptibly
indistinctly
unnoticeably
unobviously
inconspicuously
hiddenly
discreetly
subtly