more obvious

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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more obvious

A more obvious problem: The state would be lending money to billionaires to pay itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Kang said the applications of embodied AI have become more obvious, pointing to robots making noodles or acting as emotional companions.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

One solution is to visit a house you’re thinking of buying in the middle of a rainstorm, when water-related problems can become more obvious, Marecheau said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Historically, the effects of El Niño on Southern California’s rainfall and snowfall become more obvious from December onward, with January to March “as the prime season for impacts,” L’Heureux said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

It makes the situation more obvious, but really, there’s no hiding what I’m missing and it bugs me to have the extra fabric flopping around.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen