Obviously — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈäb-vē-əs-lē/ ob·vi·ous·ly

Meaning & Definition of Obviously

Obviously (adverb)

  1. in an obvious manner
  2. as is plainly evident

Obviously (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a way that is easily noticed by an outside observer

    "From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news."

    similar: clearly, distinctly, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly, markedly, noticeably, palpably, visibly, apparently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, believably, credibly, assuredly, positively, surely
    opposite: furtively, privately, secretively, secretly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Obviously

The most common words with a similar meaning to Obviously:

clearly, distinctly, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly, markedly, noticeably, palpably, visibly, apparently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, believably, credibly, assuredly, positively, surely

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Obviously

Words with the opposite meaning of Obviously:

furtively, privately, secretively, secretly

Origin & Etymology of Obviously

First known use: 1638

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Obviously

Frequently Asked Questions about Obviously

What does "Obviously" mean?

"Obviously" means in an obvious manner. As an adverb, it is defined as: in an obvious manner.

What is another word for "Obviously"?

Other words for "Obviously" include clearly, distinctly, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, self-evidently and appreciably. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Obviously" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Obviously"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Obviously". Common alternatives include clearly, distinctly, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, self-evidently, appreciably, discernibly and markedly.

What is the opposite of "Obviously"?

Antonyms of "Obviously" include furtively, privately, secretively and secretly.

How do you use "Obviously" in a sentence?

Examples of "Obviously" in a sentence: "From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news.".

Is "Obviously" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Obviously" is an adverb.

Is "Obviously" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Obviously" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Obviously"?

"Obviously" is pronounced /ˈäb-vē-əs-lē/ and divided into syllables as ob·vi·ous·ly.