Word: Obvious

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbviəs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Evident to the eye or mind; clearly apparent or understood without any need for special effort or explanation. For example: “The solution to the problem was obvious once he explained it.”

  It’s obvious that she’s unhappy. The house stood out like an obvious landmark.

• Adjective (Law): Open to view or knowledge; not concealed or hidden. For instance: “The evidence was obvious and could not be disputed.”

  The obvious intent of the law was to prevent such activities.

Phrases

• “As obvious as the nose on your face”: An idiomatic expression used to describe something that is very clear or easily noticeable.
• “It goes without saying / It’s obvious that…”: Expressions indicating something is so self-evident it doesn’t need to be explicitly stated.
• “The obvious choice”: Referring to the most logical, clear, or suitable option.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His dislike for spicy food was obvious from his reaction after taking a bite.”
• Adjective (Law): “The suspect’s guilt was made obvious by the security camera footage.”

Synonyms

• Clear
• Evident
• Apparent
• Plain
• Transparent
• Self-evident
• Unmistakable
• Patent
• Manifest -palpable