apparent
Plain to see
Apparent describes something that seems to be true or real based on available evidence.
An apparent contradiction may dissolve upon closer examination.
The heir apparent is the one who will inherit unless circumstances change.
Apparent also means clearly visible or obvious: It was apparent she hadn't slept.
The word carries a hint of uncertainty—what's apparent may not be actual.
Clearly perceived or understood
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- blatantOffensively conspicuous
glaring · patent · self-evident · plain · manifest · overt · pronounced · distinct
Misleading sensory impression
- semblanceOutward but misleading appearance
- impressionEffect on the mind
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
facade · veneer · guise · ostensible · surface · outward · superficial · supposed
evident
Clearly perceived or understood
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
blatant · glaring · patent · self-evident · plain · manifest · overt · pronounced · distinct · palpable
illusion
Misleading sensory impression
- semblanceOutward but misleading appearance
- impressionEffect on the mind
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
perception · facade · veneer · guise · ostensible · surface · outward · superficial · supposed · presumed
- clarityclearness, clear, obvious, simplification, concise
- visibilityvisibility, visible, invisible, hidden, hide
- contronymscleave, sanction, bolt, dust, fast
- Obviousnessobviously, clearly, of course, duh, no duh
- certaintycertain, sure, uncertain, unsure, definite
- exposedbare, uncovered, revealed, visible, exposed
apparenthidden
Kept out of sight
concealed · invisible · obscure · unapparent · inapparent
- heir apparentUnassailable next in line