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apparently Antonyms

Opposite of apparently

Pinning down the opposite of apparently requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

As far as one knows or can see; according to what seems to be true or has been reported, though not necessarily verified with certainty.

Usage Example

"The flight was delayed for three hours, actually due to a minor mechanical issue."

Strong
actually
truly
certainly
definitely
undoubtedly
genuinely

Similar words to apparently

Words similar to apparently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

seemingly
evidently
supposedly
ostensibly
presumably
reputedly
allegedly
outwardly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Apparently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/apparently
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