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.

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• secretly
• privately
• furtively
• secretively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obviously

Mark Scout obviously doesn’t know Helena beyond her status as the Lumon heir, but Helena knows Mark. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025

Now, the comedy about a very eccentric suburban dad (Robinson, obviously) having a little trouble making friends has its first trailer. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2025

Who can use it T-Mobile Starlink is obviously available to T-Mobile customers, but the carrier said that Verizon and AT&T customers can also use it on their existing phones and without switching entirely to T-Mobile. —Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025

Sabathia won’t be the only ex-Yankee immortalized in Cooperstown this summer, though Ichiro Suzuki will obviously wear a Mariners cap on his plaque after receiving all but one BBWAA vote. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025