Synonyms of obvious
39 similar words · 13 opposite words
Another word for obvious is apparent. Other synonyms of obvious are evident, bait, manifest, blatant and conspicuous. The opposite of obvious is unobvious.
Synonyms and similar words for obvious
adjectiveEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- apparentCapable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
- arrant
- undoubtedWithout doubt; without question; certain.
- glaringBlatant, obvious.
- baitObvious; blatant.
- blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
- clearDistinct, sharp, well-marked.
- clear as a bellTotally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.
- clear as dayQuite clear.
- clear cutStraightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
- conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
- crystal clear
- cut and dried
- decided
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- intuitive
- manifestEvident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
- noticeable
- open-and-shutSimple and obvious; easily decided.
- ostensible
- palpableObvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
- patentExplicit and obvious.
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- plain as a haystackSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as a pikestaffSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as dayVery clear and evident.
- plain as Dunstable highwaySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as porridgeVery clear and evident.
- plain as printSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as SalisburySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as the nose on one's faceSynonym of plain as day.
- prima facieApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
- res ipsa loquitur
- splendentVery conspicuous; illustrious.
- straightforward
- undissembledNot concealed or disguised; evident, obvious.
- elucidate obsoleteClear, understandable.
- eyely archaicVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.
- notable datedEasily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
Opposite of obvious
adjectiveMore antonyms
- clear as mudUnclear; difficult or impossible to understand or interpret.
- inconspicuous
- inevidentNot evident; obscure.
- nonevidentNot evident.
- muddiedHaving been made unclear, obfuscated.
- muddledConfused, disorganised, in disarray.
- non-obvious
- nonobviousNot obvious.
- opaque
- subtleOf an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult...
- unclear
- unobviousNot obvious.
- unevidentNot evident.
Meaning of obvious
- adjective Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
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Questions about synonyms of obvious
- What is another word for obvious?
- Obvious has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apparent, evident, bait, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, glaring and clear.
- What is the opposite of obvious?
- The opposite of obvious is unobvious. Other antonyms of obvious are subtle, muddled and muddied.
- What does obvious mean?
- Obvious means easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
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