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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Obviously, the engine management is completely different, but you can see he's driving strong.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Obviously enamored with himself, he told the press corps that talking to us was “like I’m talking to a classroom.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"Obviously, kids will find their way around" restrictions, he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Obviously I had a lot of love for it, but that was also a time in my life when, as a human being, I was quite lost and angry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Obviously, the best approach to landing Tina as my girlfriend would be to study the way generals plan military maneuvers.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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