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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of obviously

These characters are trapped in the public-facing aspect of their lives but under the surface is this inner turmoil, which essentially is what Helen is as well, but just obviously in a more contemporary setting and with other genre bits on top of it, action and stuff like that. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024

On her fingers, a Maison Raksha diamond initial ring studded S.C, obviously, and fuzzy white stilettos. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024

So the trick to getting over something disappointing is to obviously have something else in the wings. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024

And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections. —Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024