Synonyms

manifestly

American

[man-uh-fest-lee] / ˈmæn əˌfɛst li /

adverb

in a way that can be readily seen by the eye or the understanding; plainly or obviously; evidently.

It can sometimes feel like amputated limbs are still there, even when they're manifestly not.

Other Word Forms

nonmanifestly adverb

Etymology

Origin of manifestly

manifest ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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“If the conduct of the plaintiff in light of his own intelligence and information was manifestly unreasonable, he will be denied a recovery.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

There have been cases in which the vessels were manifestly bound for other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

“Not surprisingly, some of the loudest fear-mongering has tended to come from those manifestly unfamiliar with the underlying mechanics of the company,” Palmer continued.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

Obeying a manifestly illegal order, like an order to target civilians, can expose a service member to criminal liability.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

He did what was counterintuitive but smart—what was manifestly hard to do but he knew was the right thing to do.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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