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.”
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Burden will help the passing game flourish but doesn’t match the Bears’ needs, so this pick shows Chicago clearly is trying to load up on offense under new coach Ben Johnson.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
How To Mitigate It: Engage employees early in the process by clearly communicating the benefits of operational efficiency initiatives.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Knicks’ defensive pressure has clearly bothered him.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 1 May. 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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