Manifestly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈma-nə-ˌfest/ man·i·fest

Meaning & Definition of Manifestly

Manifestly (adjective)

  1. readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
  2. easily understood or recognized by the mind, obvious

Manifestly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in clearly, obviously

    similar: clearly, distinctly, evidently, obviously, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly, markedly, noticeably, palpably, visibly, apparently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, believably, credibly, assuredly, positively, surely
    opposite: furtively, privately, secretively, secretly

Related Entry: Manifest (adjective)

Manifest is a different word from Manifestly. The synonyms below are for manifest, not for manifestly.

  1. not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

    "despite his manifest lack of leadership skills, the shift supervisor managed to keep his position"

    similar: apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, decided, distinct, evident, lucid, luculent, luminous, nonambiguous, obvious, open-and-shut, palpable, patent, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, ringing, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unambivalent, unequivocal, unmistakable
    related: cognizable, cognoscible, comprehendible, comprehensible, digestible, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, understandable, self-evident, self-explanatory, clean-cut, simple, tidy, uncomplicated, overt, undisguised, appreciable, perceptible, recognizable, sensible, tangible, discernible, noticeable, observable, visible, black-and-white, explicit, trenchant, well-defined, clean, decipherable, fair, legible, readable
    opposite: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear
    near: incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable, unintelligible, unknowable, impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indiscernible, insensible, cloudy, gauzy, gray, hazy, imprecise, indefinite, indeterminate, misty, murky, nebulous, noncommittal, sketchy, slippery, subtle, vague, illegible, undecipherable, unreadable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Manifestly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manifestly:

clearly, distinctly, evidently, obviously, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly, markedly, noticeably, palpably, visibly, apparently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, believably, credibly, assuredly, positively, surely

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Manifestly

Words with the opposite meaning of Manifestly:

furtively, privately, secretively, secretly

Word Forms of Manifestly

Derived words: manifestly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Manifestly

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French manifeste, from Latin manifestus caught in the act, flagrant, obvious, perhaps from manus + -festus (akin to Latin infestus hostile)

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Manifestly

What does "Manifestly" mean?

"Manifestly" means readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight.

What is another word for "Manifestly"?

Other words for "Manifestly" include clearly, distinctly, evidently, obviously, patently, plainly, self-evidently and appreciably. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manifestly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Manifestly"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Manifestly". Common alternatives include clearly, distinctly, evidently, obviously, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly and markedly.

What is the opposite of "Manifestly"?

Antonyms of "Manifestly" include furtively, privately, secretively and secretly.

Is "Manifestly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Manifestly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Manifestly"?

"Manifestly" is pronounced /ˈma-nə-ˌfest/ and divided into syllables as man·i·fest.

What is the origin of the word "Manifestly"?

"Manifestly" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French manifeste, from Latin manifestus caught in the act, flagrant, obvious, perhaps from manus + -festus (akin to Latin infestus hostile). First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Manifestly" meaning "as in clearly, obviously"?

When "Manifestly" (adverb) means as in clearly, obviously, synonyms include clearly, distinctly, evidently, obviously, patently and plainly. Opposites in this sense include furtively, privately, secretively and secretly.