Definitions for clearly
ˈklɪər liclear·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clearlyadverb

   without doubt or question

   "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy"

2. intelligibly, clearly, understandablyadverb

   in an intelligible manner

   "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly"

3. distinctly, clearlyadverb

   clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

   "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation"

4. clearly, clearadverb

   in an easily perceptible manner

   "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. clearlyadverb

   In a clear manner.

   He enunciated every syllable clearly.

2. clearlyadverb

   Without a doubt; obviously.

   Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.

3. clearlyadverb

   To a degree clearly discernible.

   He was clearly wrong on all points but one.

4. Etymology: clerely, perhaps a calque of clerement

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Clearlyadverb

   Etymology: from clear.

   1. Brightly; luminously.

   Those mysteries of grace and salvation, which were but darkly disclosed unto them, have unto us more clearly shined. Richard Hooker, b. iii. sect. 11.

   2. Plainly; evidently; without obscurity or ambiguity.

   Christianity first clearly proved this noble and important truth to the world. John Rogers.

   3. With discernment; acutely; without embarrassment, or perplexity of mind.

   There is almost no man but sees clearlier and sharper the vices in a speaker than the virtues. Ben Jonson, Discov.

   4. Without entanglement, or distraction of affairs.

   He that doth not divide, will never enter into business; and he that divideth too much, will never come out of it clearly. Francis Bacon, Essays, 26.

   5. Without by-ends; without sinister views; honestly.

   When you are examining these matters, do not take into consideration any sensual or worldly interest; but deal clearly and impartially with yourselves. John Tillotson.

   6. Without deduction or cost.7. Without reserve; without evasion; without subterfuge.

   By a certain day they should clearly relinquish unto the king all their lands and possessions. John Davies, on Ireland.

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1. Clearly

   Clearly is an online retailer of contact lenses, eyeglasses and sunglasses. The company was acquired by EssilorLuxottica Canada, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are one of the largest online contact lens retailers in North America, and the largest seller of prescription eyeglasses online in the world. The latest acquisition is contactlens.qa

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Clearlyadverb

   in a clear manner

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clearlyadverb

   In a clear manner.

   It is clearly a changing situation.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 21, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #635

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #771

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Adverbs Frequency: #77

Anagrams for clearly »

1. Carlyle

How to pronounce clearly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clearly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clearly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of clearly in a Sentence

1. Lester Friedman:

   Pretty much every holiday, every event, he would also bring up his brother Samuel, it clearly made a hole in his heart that he never got to meet his twin, and that his twin died a few weeks after birth.

2. Ron Binder:

   Overall, we clearly knew that we could not ... things could not stay the same, the committee worked pretty hard, close to a year and a half. I thought we came up with some good recommendations.

3. William LeoGrande:

   Historically, Cuba has had probably the worst Internet access in the hemisphere. Clearly, the Cuban government has decided that broad Internet access is essential to a 21st century economy. The Internet cafes and now this Wi-Fi network show that the government is serious about expanding Internet access.

4. James Anderson:

   His courageous decision to remain in Kyiv has clearly strengthened the resolve of the Ukrainian military and inspired ordinary citizens to stand and fight against the invaders.

5. Gustav Gressel:

   (Germany is) more clearly aware than many in Kiev that Ukraine basically needs a cease-fire or a freezing of the conflict more urgently than Moscow, kiev needs to see sooner or later how it gets out of the war.

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