obviously
adverb
ob·vi·ous·ly
ˈäb-vē-əs-lē 
1
: in an obvious manner
showed his anger obviously
2
: as is plainly evident
Obviously, something is wrong.
She obviously enjoys her work.
Examples of obviously in a Sentence
She obviously enjoys her work.
Their answer was obviously wrong.
That's obviously not her real name.
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There is very obviously no excuse for the kinds of posts and commentary Tyler was known for early in his career, but the internet is fueled by bloodlust, not justice.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
However, obviously, exploring this, with Michael was a treat.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Quarterback is obviously the most important position on the team, if not in sports.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
This exclusivity is obviously a money-making scheme.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
However, obviously, exploring this, with Michael was a treat.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Quarterback is obviously the most important position on the team, if not in sports.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
This exclusivity is obviously a money-making scheme.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obviously
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obviously. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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