Word
manifestly
Phoneticsman·i·fest·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmænəfɛstɫi/
UK/mˈænɪfˌɛstli/
Definition
adv. in a way that is very clear and easy to see. You use it when there is no doubt about something.
adv. in a manner that is clear, obvious, and leaves no doubt. Often intensifies an adjective such as 'unfair' or 'false'.
Examples
“Her answer is manifestly wrong to everyone here.”
“The price on the menu is manifestly higher than the price you advertised online.”
“The policy was manifestly unfair to part-time workers, who received fewer benefits despite working nearly the same hours as full-time staff.”
Examples
simple
“Her answer is manifestly wrong to everyone here.”
contextual
“The price on the menu is manifestly higher than the price you advertised online.”
complex
“The policy was manifestly unfair to part-time workers, who received fewer benefits despite working nearly the same hours as full-time staff.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “manifestly” in context.
Verb
01. manifestly biased
“The coverage was manifestly biased against opposition candidates.”
adv + past participle
02. manifestly disregard
“The company manifestly disregarded environmental regulations for years.”
adv + verb
03. manifestly fail
“The report manifestly fails to address the central safety concerns.”
adv + verb
04. manifestly flawed
“The trial was manifestly flawed by bias in jury selection.”
adv + past participle
Adjective
05. manifestly absurd
“The suggestion that libraries cause pollution is manifestly absurd.”
adv + adj
06. manifestly false
“The claim that costs would not rise proved manifestly false.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. manifestly at odds
“His statement is manifestly at odds with official records.”
adv + prep + noun
08. manifestly in breach
“The contractor was manifestly in breach of planning regulations.”
adv + prep + noun
09. be manifestly unfit for office
“The tribunal found the director was manifestly unfit for office.”
10. manifestly at odds with evidence
“The minister's account is manifestly at odds with the evidence.”
11. manifestly fails to comply
“The factory manifestly fails to comply with basic emission limits.”
12. manifestly in breach of contract
“The supplier was found manifestly in breach of contract over late deliveries.”
Usage
Typically placed directly before the adjective, participle, or verb it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“In Strasbourg, France, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) made a significant ruling on Tuesday, declaring that Navalny's 2014 fraud conviction was "arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable," and instructed Russia to provide him with financial compensation.” “Ms. Andrew is just one of dozens of women awaiting execution across the United States who were subjected to prosecutorial tactics so deeply mired in sexism that they should be manifestly unconstitutional.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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