patently

Meaning

In a way that is clear and obvious to anyone, without the need for explanation or proof.

Examples

• Her guilt was patently clear from her nervous behavior.
• The company's strategy was patently designed to mislead investors.

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtəntli/

Synonyms of patently

Words with a similar meaning to patently:

• clearly
• obviously
• evidently
• manifestly

Antonyms of patently

Words with the opposite meaning to patently:

• unclearly
• obscurely