clearly
/ˈklɪɚli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clearlier · clearliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a clear manner.
Adverb
Examples
He enunciated every syllable clearly.
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
Without a doubt; obviously.
Adverb
Examples
Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.
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 “clearly” mean?
In a clear manner.
Is “clearly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.