Synonyms for obvious
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ob-vee-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb vi əs |
Top 10 synonyms for obvious Other synonyms for the word obvious
- barefaced
- bright
- clear as a bell
- conclusive
- distinguishable
- explicit
- exposed
- in evidence
- lucid
- manifest
- observable
- open
- palpable
- patent
- perceivable
- perceptible
- plain
- precise
- prominent
- pronounced
- public
- recognizable
- self-evident
- self-explanatory
- standing out
- straightforward
- transparent
- unconcealed
- undeniable
- undisguised
- unmistakable
- unsubtle
- visible
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for obvious
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