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

Here's a slick-looking slimline from HP that's obviously designed to compete with Apple's MacBooks for people who prefer the Windows life. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

For Myers, the main takeaway from her cancer journey obviously extends well beyond fashion. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

The circumstances of their deportations to Liberia are obviously very different form earlier waves. — Karen Masterson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Yes, the Jaguars are obviously much happier after going into Cincinnati and upsetting the Bengals. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026