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Synonyms & Similar Words
clearly
evidently
plainly
obviously
manifestly
patently
apparently
seemingly
visibly
noticeably
unmistakably
undeniably
recognizably
demonstrably
palpably
tangibly
self-evidently
inherently
inherently
naturally
logically
reasonably
understandably
comprehensibly
lucidly
transparently
overtly
explicitly
frankly
candidly
honestly
openly
Meaning of obviously
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "obviously" means "in a way that is easily noticed or understood; clearly" and is often used to express that something is evident or plain to see.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "obviously" as "in an obvious way" and notes that it is used to describe something that is easily seen, heard, or understood.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "obviously" as "in a way that is easy to see or understand" and provides examples of its usage in sentences.
Example Uses
- The answer to the math problem was obviously incorrect, so we had to redo it.
- It was obviously a mistake to leave the house without an umbrella on a rainy day.
- The new policy has obviously had a positive impact on the company's finances.
- The teacher explained the concept obviously, so all the students understood it.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unclearly
ambiguously
vaguely
doubtfly
questionably
uncertainly
inconspicuously
unnoticeably
imperceptibly
intangibly
obscurely
secretly
privately
confidentially
covertly
furtively
stealthily
surreptitiously
cryptically
enigmatically
mysteriously