clearly

[kleer-lee] / ˈklɪər li /

ADVERB

without any doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparently certainly definitely distinctly evidently obviously openly plainly positively precisely seemingly surely undoubtedly

WEAK

acutely audibly beyond doubt conspicuously decidedly discernibly incontestably incontrovertibly indubitably lucidly manifestly markedly noticeably overtly patently penetratingly perceptibly prominently purely recognizably sharply sonorously translucently transparently undeniably unmistakably

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously equivocally questionably uncertain

WEAK

indefinitely indistinctly mysteriously vaguely

Example Sentences

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The results clearly pointed to writers walking away with greater feelings of satisfaction and competency, as well as a more meaningful connection to their output, when they worked through the craft without A.I. assistance.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Zelensky this week signalled he was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received "clearly formulated" proposals.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

We’ve become the model, and that model tied to Dudamel’s charismatic positivity has been clearly embraced by the New York Philharmonic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

European governments clearly see nuclear as part of the medium to long-term solution.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Even in the dark, she could clearly see trees and the outline of a cabin.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

clearly

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