Definition/Meaning of apparently

• English - Adverb: apparently ( comparative more apparently , superlative most apparently ) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently . (Can we date this quote?) William Shakespeare , If he should scorn me so apparently . Seemingly; in appearance only . A man may be apparently friendly , yet malicious in heart . According to what the speaker has read or been told . Apparently you are quite a good dancer . 2006 ,…
• English - Etymology: From apparent +‎ -ly .
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /əˈpaɹəntli/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/
• English - References: apparently in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , G . & C . Merriam, 1913 apparently at OneLook Dictionary Search