# manifestly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmænɪfɛstli/ · man-i-fest-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is clear, obvious, or apparent to the senses or the mind.

## Examples

- The evidence presented in court was manifestly insufficient to prove guilt.
- Her talent for music was manifestly clear even at a young age.
- The new policy is manifestly unfair to a large segment of the population.

## Synonyms

- clearly — General term for something easy to see or understand.
- obviously — Emphasizes that something is apparent to everyone.
- evidently — Suggests conclusion based on available evidence.
- patently — Stronger emphasis on something being undeniably obvious.

## Antonyms

- obscurely — In a way that is not clear or easily understood.
- vaguely — In an unclear or imprecise manner.

## Collocations

- manifestly unfair — The decision was manifestly unfair to the losing team.
- manifestly false — His claims were manifestly false when compared with the facts.
- manifestly absurd — The suggestion that he acted alone was manifestly absurd.

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