엄연히 + noun 이다 / 존재하다
clearly, undeniably, as a plain fact
Example
허락 없이 남의 물건을 가져가는 것은 엄연히 도둑질이에요.
Taking someone's things without permission is plainly stealing.
Word parts
엄 solemn+연 -like
Literally 'solemnly so': a fact standing firm.
Good to know
Used to stress a fact that someone is ignoring or denying.
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