# clearly

Pronunciation: say "KLEER-lee" US /ˈklɪɚli/, UK /ˈklɪəli/

## Adverb

1. Without doubt; in a way that is obvious or easy to see.
   - Simple: Obviously, in a way that leaves no doubt because it is easy to see.
   - _Clearly, the plan had failed before it even got off the ground._
   - _She was clearly the most qualified candidate in the room._
2. In a clear manner; in a way that is distinct, transparent, or easily perceived or understood.
   - Simple: In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
   - _The pilot announced the delay clearly over the intercom._
   - _Good textbooks explain difficult concepts clearly and without jargon._

## Origin

From Middle English clerli (also spelled clerely, cleerliche, and similar forms), equivalent to "clear" plus the suffix "-ly".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/clearly (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).