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patently Antonyms

Opposite of patently

Pinning down the opposite of patently 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)

In a clear, obvious, or unmistakable manner; without any doubt.

Usage Example

"The defendant's alibi was obscurely false, as security cameras placed him miles away from the restaurant."

Strongest
obscurely
Strong
ambiguously
vaguely
doubtfully
questionably
dubiously
subtly
imperceptibly

Similar words to patently

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

obviously
clearly
manifestly
plainly
evidently
unmistakably
transparently
undeniably
See all synonyms of patently

• Nearby Words

patent
patentable
patented
patently
paternal
paternalism
paternalistic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Patently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/patently
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