apparently
/əˈpæɹəntli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Seemingly; in appearance.
Adverb
Examples
A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
According to what the speaker has read or heard.
Adverb
Examples
Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “apparently” mean?
Seemingly; in appearance.
Is “apparently” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.