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Obstensibly vs Apparently - What's the difference?

obstensibly | apparently |

Obstensibly is likely misspelled.


Obstensibly has no English definition.

As an adverb apparently is

plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

obstensibly

Not English

Obstensibly has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'obstensibly':

obfuscatory, obstinately, oppositely, obstinancy, obstetricy

apparently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
  • * (rfdate) ,
    • If he should scorn me so apparently .
  • Seemingly; in appearance only.
    • A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
  • According to what the speaker has read or been told.
    • Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
  • * 2006 , Lois Lewandowski, The Fatal Heir: A Gillian Jones Mystery , iUniverse, 978-0-595-39843-0, page 169:
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    Synonyms

    * (in a way that is manifest) obviously, plainly, clearly, evidently * (in appearance only) ostensibly, seemingly * (according to what one has heard) allegedly

    References

    * * English hedges English modal adverbs