apparent

/ɐpˈæɹənt/

/əˈpɛɹənt/

[adjective]

apparent

[ADJECTIVE]

describing something that is easy to see or notice

synonyms : evident

appearing as such but not necessarily so

synonyms : apparent(a)

ostensible

seeming(a)

Examples

1. The benefits of exercise may not be immediately apparent, but over the long term, it can improve your overall health and well-being.

2. The apparent economic and political success of the cooperatives and the dismantling of large states were making inroads on the established class of hacendados.

3. After the cool reception I received at breakfast, it was apparent that I had overstayed my welcome at the cottage of my father's friend.

4. After becoming CEO of the company, Jack's arrogance and lack of empathy became more apparent, proving that the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.