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Patently

Verb / ˈpætʌntli: / Another word for patently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is easily recognizable; clearly

Synonyms & similar words

plain plainly manifestly evidently apparently obviously obviously clearly evidently plainly apparently manifestly overtly undoubtedly certainly unmistakably unquestionably indisputably undeniably incontestably irrefutably conclusively decisively positively unequivocally transparently

Example sentences

  1. She patently ignored him and walked away.
  2. It was patently obvious that he was lying.
  3. He was patently uninterested in the conversation.
  4. The answer was patently wrong.
  5. The company's profits were patently high.

Quotes

  • 'Patently false' is a term used by lawyers. It means that something is clearly untrue. In the world of politics, it's just called a lie. - Dean Obeidallah
  • Patently, we have learned from everything in the world, except from ourselves. - José Saramago
  • Some things are patently obvious, and yet, you cannot see them. - Paul Auster

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