Where does “clearly” come from?

Clearly derives from Middle English clerli, from Old French clerement, from Latin clāre, meaning "brightly" or "distinctly."

clearly (English): In a clear manner; Without a doubt; obviously; To...

Definitions

  1. In a clear manner; Without a doubt; obviously; To...

Ancestry of “clearly”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishclerli—
Every word from Middle English clerli →