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obviously

 

[ ˈɒbvɪəsli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a clear and obvious manner

In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly and without doubt.

Synonyms

clearly, evidently, evidently, patently, plainly

Examples of usage

  • Obviously, she was not happy with the decision.
  • He obviously didn't know what he was talking about.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to express agreement or acknowledgment

Used to express acknowledgment or understanding of a fact or statement.

Synonyms

certainly, indeed, naturally, of course, surely

Examples of usage

  • Obviously, you are right.
  • Obviously, this is a difficult situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "obviously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obviamente

🇮🇳 जाहिर तौर पर

🇩🇪 offensichtlich

🇮🇩 jelas

🇺🇦 очевидно

🇵🇱 oczywiście

🇯🇵 明らかに

🇫🇷 évidemment

🇪🇸 obviamente

🇹🇷 açıkça

🇰🇷 분명히

🇸🇦 بوضوح

🇨🇿 zjevně

🇸🇰 očividne

🇨🇳 显然

🇸🇮 očitno

🇮🇸 augljóslega

🇰🇿 анық

🇬🇪 აშკარად

🇦🇿 aşkar

🇲🇽 obviamente

Etymology

The word 'obviously' originated from the mid-16th century, combining the root 'obvious' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It has been used in English to express clarity and acknowledgment for centuries, evolving in meaning and usage over time.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,562, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.