Adverb

(en-adv)

(manner) In a clear manner.

He enunciated every syllable clearly .''

(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.

Clearly , the judge erred in his opinion.

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(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.

He was clearly wrong on all points but one.

Adverb

(en adverb)

In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.

We watched as the storm clouds advanced inexorably closer to us.

* 2003 , Matrix Reloaded, The Architect

While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control. Which has led you, inexorably , here.

* 2007 , Scott Smith, The Ruins , page 136

Later, they all felt guilty about having laughed, especially when it looked as if she might not be able to walk again. But she did, eventually—implacably, inexorably —with a slight limp, perhaps, although this was barely noticeable, not noticeable at all, really, unless you knew the story, unless you were watching for it.

* 2000 , (Mark Gatiss), Last of the Gaderene , chapter 27

The strange group of villagers shuffled inexorably forward.