A word people use when they really mean: "I am right and you are an idiot for not agreeing." Other common but somewhat softer meaning is "I think this is true but I have no way of proving it". Clearly is not as clear in meaning as one might think.

Clear"ly, adv.

In a clear manner.

 

© Webster 1913.

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