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

Sales matter, obviously but a successful collaboration should drive real customer acquisition and open us up to new growth categories. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Finding and patching software bugs more quickly is obviously good, especially amid signs that hackers are starting to embrace AI as well. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Millions of tax dollars will be spent in court defending something that is obviously unconstitutional. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Both enjoyed literature, but Grant was obviously the sports-lover of the family. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026