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    patently
    /ˈpeɪtntli/

    adverb

    • 1. clearly; without doubt: "these claims were patently false"

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  2. uk / ˈpeɪ.t ə nt.li / us / ˈpæ.t ə nt.li / Add to word list. in a way that is clear: She was patently lying. It's patently obvious that he doesn't care. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. obviously. plainly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word patent as an adjective, noun, and verb. Find synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of patent.

  4. us / ˈpæ.t ə nt.li / uk / ˈpeɪ.t ə nt.li / Add to word list. in a way that is clear: She was patently lying. It's patently obvious that he doesn't care. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. obviously. plainly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent.

  5. Use the adverb patently when you want to emphasize something as clearly obvious. For example, you might say "It's patently clear that you hate spinach." It might be patently obvious to you that your roommate forgot to take out the trash, or patently absurd that your brother thinks he will have a long, successful career as a street magician and ...

  6. Patently means as in clearly or obviously. Find 31 synonyms and antonyms of patently, and see examples of its usage and related words.

  7. Patently means obviously or clearly. It is often used to emphasize the truth or falsity of a statement. See how to use patently in sentences from various sources.

  8. Patently means obviously, plainly, or clearly. Find the origin, usage, and examples of patently in different dictionaries and languages, as well as related words and expressions.