| Main Entry: | officially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an official manner |
Synonyms: |
according to protocol, befittingly, ceremoniously, conventionally, correctly, customarily, fittingly, formally, orderly, precisely, properly, regularly, suitably |
Antonyms: |
casually, informally, unceremoniously |
| Main Entry: | officially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with official approval |
Synonyms: |
approvedly, authoritatively |
| Main Entry: | apparently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | obviously |
Synonyms: |
clearly, conspicuously, evidently, expressly, in plain sight, indubitably, manifestly, officially, openly, overtly, palpably, patently, perceptibly, plainly, transparently, unmistakably |
| Main Entry: | evidently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently, clearly |
Synonyms: |
doubtless, doubtlessly, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, it seems, it would seem, manifestly, obviously, officially, ostensibly, outwardly, patently, plainly, professedly, seemingly, to all appearances, undoubtedly, unmistakably, without question |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, mistakably, obscurely, questionably, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | ostensibly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently |
Synonyms: |
at first blush, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes, for show, officially, on the face, on the surface, outwardly, professedly, seemingly, sensibly, superficially, supposedly, to the eye |
| Notes: | ostensibly means from appearances alone or in a manner that is declared or pretended, while ostentatiously means with vain display or showily |
Antonyms: |
improbably, obscurely, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | outwardly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to all appearances |
Synonyms: |
apparently, as far as one can see, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes, in appearance, officially, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly, professedly, seemingly, superficially, to the eye |
Antonyms: |
inside, internally, inwardly, privately |