OBVIOUSLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

obviously

adverb

Definition of obviously

as in clearly

in a way that is easily noticed by an outside observer From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news.

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Recent Examples of obviously Positive free cash flow is obviously welcome, analysts at Citi said in a research note to clients. — Sam Meredith,michael Wayland, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The Hoosiers obviously have bigger long-term goals than that. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 The Yankees won the game 3-2, but obviously didn't cover the run line. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Oliver is far from the first politician to blindly read a speech obviously prepared by someone else. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously

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The planet showed a sharp gibbous disk phase, clearly visible even at moderate power.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Blasi is clearly in form and showed it Tuesday, begging the question whether this may force her team to let her race for a stage.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearly

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The Eye Recovery Pro targets signs of aging around the eyes in 3-minute sessions using four wavelengths to help visibly brighten dark circles and reduce puffiness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
But even if the lovebirds are tightly micromanaged behind the scenes, there's no substitute for lived experience as the pair have grown visibly more comfortable just being themselves in the limelight.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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