patently
adv. C1 Advanced US //ˈpætəntɫi// UK //pˈeɪtəntli// patent·ly
adv. in a way that is very obvious or easy to see. You use this when something is so clear that you do not need to explain it further.
adv. in a manner that is clearly evident or obvious to the senses. Often used to describe a quality that is self-evident or a situation that is manifestly true.
The mistake was patently obvious to everyone in the room.
The plant's leaves were patently wilted, showing that it had not been watered for several days.
The evidence was patently clear to the jury, leaving no room for doubt regarding the defendant's intent or the sequence of events.
From patent + -ly.