Meaning & use

obvious

adjective·Everyday

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

evidentclearapparent

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Words with an opposite meaning

obscuresubtle

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