obviously
/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/adverb4 syllables
Obviously means: unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’).
Synonyms for obviously17
adverb, as in unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)
also used for obviously
clearly, obvi, blatantly, baitly, eyely, glaringly, noticeably, openly, observably, overtly, visibly
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What does obviously mean?1
adverb
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unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)“the answer is obviously wrong”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Obviously in a sentence
- Obviously, we don't know if those thermos flasks are their own.sharris123
- Obviously, the server load will increase as a result.unknown
- She obviously thought she was a good woman, but...unknown
- Obviously, his companions were jealous of his wealth.unknown
- Obviously, he can do what he wants with his money.gravnash
- Well, obviously we're not ready to get a pet yet.josivangoncalves
- A north wind blows, obviously off the icebergs.unknown
- Obviously, they are jealous of his wealth and status.unknown
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