1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
Examples of clearly in a Sentence
You should try to speak more clearly.
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
The problem is very clearly getting worse.
“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Armstrong has clearly benefited from his loan at Championship side Derby County for the second half of last season and looks by far the most likely of the youngsters to push for a first-team place.
—
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
One young man, clearly in pain, managed the final 3-mile stretch.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Although as a private company, Neuralink’s ownership structure is not publicly available, Musk’s $364 billion net worth would clearly disqualify Neuralink from consideration for the SDB designation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for clearly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
One young man, clearly in pain, managed the final 3-mile stretch.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Although as a private company, Neuralink’s ownership structure is not publicly available, Musk’s $364 billion net worth would clearly disqualify Neuralink from consideration for the SDB designation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for clearly
Cite this Entry
“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
clearly
adverb
clear·ly
ˈkli(ə)r-lē 
1
: in a clear manner
was clearly visible
2
: without doubt or question
clearly something had to be done
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share