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

Releasing albums in the ’90s is obviously different than releasing albums now. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Smith is eligible for an extension right now, and Celebrini obviously wants to see his good friend be in a Sharks uniform for several more years. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Xinhua/Wang Quanchao Now, this is obviously anecdotal, but the 111-year-old Wang Gaiying, who was the subject of this story, actually touches on what scientists have found in common with super-agers. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Making the decision to leave Lake Mary and get on the field a year earlier has obviously been beneficial. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026