obviously

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbviəsli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a way that is clear or evident; clearly, plainly, or unmistakably. It’s often used to indicate something that should be easily perceived or understood.

Example sentence: Adverb: She was obviously upset about the news.

Phrases

• Obviously enough: Sufficiently clear or evident.
  • Example: “The solution to the problem was obvious enough once he explained it.”
• It goes without saying / It’s obvious: Something is self-evident and doesn’t need to be explicitly mentioned.
  • Example: “It goes without saying that punctuality is important for this job.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb (modifying a verb): “It’s obvious that he has been working out regularly.”
• Adverb (modifying an adjective): “Her happiness was obviously genuine.”
• Adverb (modifying a clause): “He was late again, obviously not taking his responsibilities seriously.”

Synonyms

• Clearly
• Evidently
• Plainly
• Undoubtedly
• Unmistakably
• Manifestly
• Self-evidently
• Visibly
• Conspicuously