Antonyms for obvious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ob-vee-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb vi əs

Definition of obvious

Origin : 1580s, "frequently met with," from Latin obvius "that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace," from obviam (adv.) "in the way," from ob "against" (see ob-) + viam, accusative of via "way" (see via). Meaning "plain to see, evident" is first recorded 1630s. Related: Obviously; obviousness.

adj apparent, understandable

Example sentences :

She smiled rather painfully, with an obvious effort to be conventional.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The remedy, however, to my mind, is obvious and suggests itself.
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

Transcriber's Note on text: Some obvious errors have been corrected.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

He went on speaking with obvious enjoyment of the extent to which his knowledge reached.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

It is obvious that a great deal depends on the mode of suspension.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various

It is obvious that he did not plan the death of that wretched lad—his brother-in-law.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Again there was the obvious double meaning in his sullen tone.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Let us not delay a moment, without some good and obvious cause.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

You will have but short notice of the day, for obvious reasons.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Now I made some remarks which probably are too obvious to be worth relating.
Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding

Synonyms for obvious

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