Synonyms of obviously

obviously

adverb

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.

Related Words

• clearly
• visibly
• evidently
• distinctly
• apparently
• manifestly
• seemingly
• patently
• noticeably
• positively
• surely
• markedly
• supposedly
• plainly
• palpably
• self-evidently
• ostensibly
• presumably
• appreciably
• discernibly
• outwardly
• externally
• ostensively
• putatively
• assuredly
• credibly
• believably

Dissimilar Words

• secretly
• privately
• furtively
• secretively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obviously

The only problem, obviously, is that the market is already flooded with smartphones. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 July 2026

That obviously had a lot of consequences for the Native Americans who lived there. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Both squads have five touches in the opposing box, but obviously only Egypt has taken advantage. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Dumber than not being able to challenge obviously miscalled balls and strikes in a pre-ABS baseball world. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026