clearly

[ kleer-lee ]
/ ˈklɪər li /

adverb

in a clear manner: It is difficult to explain complex matters clearly.
without equivocation; decidedly: It is clearly out of the question to drop the case.

Origin of clearly

First recorded in 1250–1300, clearly is from the Middle English word clerli. See clear, -ly

synonym study for clearly

1. Clearly, definitely, distinctly, evidently imply the way in which something is plainly understood or understandable. Clearly suggests without doubt or obscurity: expressed clearly. Definitely means explicitly; with precision: definitely phrased. Distinctly means without blurring or confusion: distinctly enunciated. Evidently means patently, unquestionably: evidently an error.

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British Dictionary definitions for clearly

clearly
/ (ˈklɪəlɪ) /

adverb

in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner I could see everything quite clearly
(sentence modifier) it is obvious that; evidently clearly the social services must be flexible