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

There are obviously a lot of clips from Hollywood films in the documentary. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

But there’s an important role, obviously, that social touch plays, both aversion and appeal. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Why are the Heat prioritizing a player who’s obviously lost it? — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Spagnuolo obviously hopes Delane is cleared sooner than later. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026