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Obviously vs Evidently - What's the difference?

obviously | evidently | Synonyms |

Evidently is a synonym of obviously.



As adverbs the difference between obviously and evidently

is that obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent while evidently is   In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.

obviously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=8 citation , passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.}}

    Synonyms

    * (in an obvious manner) apparently, clearly, evidently, manifestly

    evidently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (obsolete)  In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
  • * 1526 , (William Tyndale), trans. Bible , Acts X:
    • The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym [...].
  • In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously, as may be clearly inferred.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=1 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-evidently