Clearly and Ostensively

Clearly

Clearly adverb - Without any question.

Ostensively and clearly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ostensively" instead an adverb "Clearly".

Nearby Words: clear, clearness

Ostensively

Ostensively adverb - To all outward appearances.
Usage example: he stops by his old office periodically, ostensively just to say “hi”
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Clearly and ostensively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clearly" instead an adverb "Ostensively".
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