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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That obviously matters in domestic politics, but in international affairs, too, where projecting strength and command are just as important. —Rich Lowry, National Review, 23 June 2025

But the mouse example obviously took a big assist via the manipulation of egg cells in culture before being implanted in a mouse. —ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025

And, obviously, those who have a fish or seafood allergy should definitely steer clear. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 June 2025

You’re engaged so obviously aren’t part of the cast looking for love. —Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

obviously

adverb

ob·​vious·​ly

ˈäb-vē-əs-lē

1

: in an obvious manner

obviously enjoys her work

dealing with an obviously difficult subject

2

: it is obvious

obviously, this is only a beginning