1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
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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.”
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Adele was clearly enjoying herself during NBC’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2025
Restaurants must disclose these charges clearly to customers, either on the menu or verbally before the meal is ordered.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has clearly failed to enforce Federal Clean Water Act requirements and force reluctant Chesapeake Bay states to meet their obligations to reduce pollutants where agricultural nutrients and sediment are concerned.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
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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
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