Definitions

obviously

ADVERB

unmistakably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparently certainly clearly definitely evidently noticeably plainly seemingly surely undoubtedly visibly

WEAK

distinctly incontestably of course openly undeniably unquestionably without doubt

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously equivocally indefinitely questionably uncertain vaguely

Example Sentences

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“There are a lot of other nations that obviously don’t have a home track to practice on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“But obviously it’s something to keep an eye on as we move into 2026.”

From MarketWatch

"Plus a drink, obviously, it's quite a big jump."

From BBC

The fans were obviously not happy, they are used to winning.

From BBC

This is obviously concerning to companies that charge for programming, and to their investors.

From Barron's