Meaning & use
obvious
Easy to see, understand, or notice; not needing much thought or explanation.
See it in a sentence
It was obvious from her smile that she had passed the exam.
The typo was so obvious that several readers pointed it out immediately.
A note on using this word
Obvious implies something anyone would notice without effort, making it stronger than 'clear', which can still require some attention.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscuresubtle
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