Evidently vs Allegedly - What's the difference?
evidently | allegedly |
(obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
* 1526 , (William Tyndale), trans. Bible , Acts X:
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously, as may be clearly inferred.
*{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
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According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could be alleged ensuingly).
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As adverbs the difference between evidently and allegedly
is that evidently is (obsolete) in such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly while allegedly is according to someone's allegation.evidently
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym [...].
citation, passage=The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.}}
Derived terms
* self-evidentlyallegedly
English
Adverb
(-)- The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
- The game is allegedly exciting.
citation, page= , passage=Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league. }}
citation, page= , passage=...her onscreen tears are allegedly real. }}