Definition of CLEARLY

clearly

Adverb

  • In an easily seen, heard, or understood manner.
  • without doubt or question
    • "they were clearly lost"
    • "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy"
  • in an intelligible manner
  • clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
    • "I could clearly see myself in his situation"
  • in an easily perceptible manner
    • "could be seen clearly under the microscope"

Adv

  • In a clear manner.
  • Without a doubt; obviously.
  • To a degree clearly discernible.

Examples

  • Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.
  • He enunciated every syllable clearly.
  • He was clearly wrong on all points but one.
  • She could CLEARLY see her path to victory after playing a seven-letter word.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English clerli, clerely, clerelych, cleerliche, clerliche, equivalent to clear + -ly.

Antonyms

unintelligibly

Scrabble Score: 12

clearly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clearly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clearly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

clearly: valid Words With Friends Word