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  2. Add to word list. in a way that is clear: She was patently lying. It's patently obvious that he doesn't care. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. obviously. plainly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent. be (as) plain as the nose on your face idiom.

    • English (US)

      PATENTLY meaning: 1. in a way that is clear: 2. in a way...

    • Simplified

      PATENTLY translate: 显然. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. Define patently. patently synonyms, patently pronunciation, patently translation, English dictionary definition of patently. adv. In a patent manner; openly, plainly, or clearly: a patently false statement.

  4. 4 meanings: obviously → 1. in a way that is easy to see or understand; evidently 2. without subtlety 3. it is obvious that;.... Click for more definitions.

  5. patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it. patent defects. distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required. a distinct refusal.

  6. Patently definition: obviously. See examples of PATENTLY used in a sentence.

  7. pertaining to, concerned with, or dealing with patents, esp. on inventions: a patent attorney; patent law. conferred by a patent, as a right or privilege. holding a patent, as a person.

  8. Use the adverb patently when you want to emphasize something as clearly obvious. For example, you might say "It's patently clear that you hate spinach." It might be patently obvious to you that your roommate forgot to take out the trash, or patently absurd that your brother thinks he will have a long, successful career as a street magician and ...

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