obviously
∞
1.0
- adverb
- /ˈɑbvɪəsli/
- First of all, they're obviously gentle and sweet.
- more obviously
- most obviously
- obviously many
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- Josh, you and pumps are obviously meant to be.
- I understand, yes, obviously you're on the field.
- And you know, it obviously wasn't OK with this person.
- But if it's stand up, you obviously know they're lying, right?
- And you know, obviously I didn't speak a word of English.
- So we were obviously like really grateful for that.
- The point being, obviously structure is your friend.
- Because obviously, I mean, I can't see anything.
- I mean, obviously I have a Hufflepuff scarf.
Examples
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So, obviously, he's very smart.
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The answer to the riddle was, obviously, hidden in plain sight.
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And this case is obviously way beyond her.
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But my parents obviously want to keep this too.
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One times X is obviously going to equal X.
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The point being, obviously structure is your friend.
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Software programs that can be applied in multiple ways obviously save time and money.
Academic text (1999) -
The question is not whether architecture is an art, obviously, but whether it is a fine art.
Academic text (1999) -
And Sue was obviously the perfect fit for this job.
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Many of the hostages were American, and Nixon was obviously anxious to free them.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
In a way that leaves no doubt
152
3.5
It is clear from facts or signs
73
3.2
In a way that is clear and easy to notice
65
1.8
In a clear and obvious way that is easy to understand
57
3.9
In a clear way that leaves no doubt
36
6.9
In a clear way that leaves no doubt
26
5.6
Clearly easy to see or understand
12
4.1
In a very clear way that people cannot mistake
10
3.9
In a clear way people can easily understand
9
5.6
In a way that is very clear to everyone
9
5.5
Clearly so people understand it in only one way
3
5.5
In a way that is obvious and needs no explanation
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Etymology
Obviously comes from the Latin word obvius, built from ob- and via, which together mean 'in the way' or 'on the path'. Think of something standing in your path so you cannot miss it, and that's why obviously means 'clearly' or 'easily noticed'.