Definitions

obvious

[ob-vee-uhs] / ˈɒb vi əs /

ADJECTIVE

apparent, understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced recognizable self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible

WEAK

barefaced bright clear as a bell conclusive distinguishable explicit exposed in evidence lucid manifest observable open patent perceivable perceptible plain precise prominent public self-explanatory standing out transparent unconcealed undisguised unsubtle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

Example Sentences

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"For each costume, we'd go through around 50 iterations," said Hugo Caselles‑Dupre, also of Obvious.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Obvious errors are distractions and may leave readers with an impression of a writer’s mistakes, not his or her ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Just to put my Captain Obvious pants on for a minute, the corollary to everything you just said is that he’s also decided he’s going to tell us what the truth is, right?

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

Obvious forms of noncooperation include boycotts or strikes, but that’s just a beginning.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

“You give me too much credit, Ethan. I can’t run anywhere. I can only hobble. Obvious, isn’t it?”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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