Synonyms of obviously
15 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for obviously is clearly. Other synonyms of obviously are openly, evidently, blatantly, plainly and manifestly. The opposite of obviously is secretly.
Synonyms and similar words for obviously
adverbIn an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
- apparentlyPlainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
adverbMore synonyms
- clearlyWithout a doubt; obviously.
- evidentlyIn a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
- manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.
- obvi
- blatantlyIn a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.
- baitlyBlatantly; clearly; obviously.
- glaringly
- noticeably
- openlyIn an open manner; visibly.
- observably
- overtlyIn an overt manner; publicly; openly.
- plainlyObviously; clearly.
- visiblyIn a visible manner; openly.
- eyely archaic, rareObviously; evidently; apparently.
Opposite of obviously
adverbMore antonyms
- clandestinely
- covertlyIn a covert manner, secretly.
- secretlyIn secret, covertly.
- subtlyWith subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.
- unobviouslyIn a way that is not obvious.
Meaning of obviously
- adverb In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
- adverb Used as a filler word, or to introduce information even when not obvious.
obviously in other languages
Questions about synonyms of obviously
- What is another word for obviously?
- Obviously has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clearly, openly, evidently, blatantly, plainly, manifestly, visibly and overtly.
- What is the opposite of obviously?
- The opposite of obviously is secretly. Other antonyms of obviously are subtly and covertly.
- What does obviously mean?
- Obviously means in an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
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