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

But having a fresh arm and then somebody with experience like Fulmer … obviously had a lot of success, pitching as a starter and a reliever. — Kyle Glaser, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

So, the security and that -- the safety and security, obviously, of these assets is hugely concerning. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

The net-positive math obviously relies heavily on ideal weather conditions and, crucially, open-air parking. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

So while every team obviously wants a reliable backup quarterback, this Dolphins season - the first year of a significant rebuild - must be viewed through a different prism. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

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