Obvious
adjective
Easy to see or understand, clear.
It's obvious that he doesn't like the plan.
Often appears as...
- obvious choice
- obvious reason
adjective
Easy to recognize or identify, because it's against what is normal or usual.
It's obvious that he is a foreigner.
Often appears as...
- obvious sign
- obvious difference
adjective
Predictable, lacking in subtlety or originality.
The ending of the movie was too obvious.
Often appears as...
- obvious ending
- obvious solution
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Disapproving
adjective
Easy to see or understand, clear.
It's obvious that he doesn't like the plan.
Often appears as...
- obvious choice
- obvious reason
adjective
Easy to recognize or identify, because it's against what is normal or usual.
It's obvious that he is a foreigner.
Often appears as...
- obvious sign
- obvious difference
adjective
Predictable, lacking in subtlety or originality.
The ending of the movie was too obvious.
Often appears as...
- obvious ending
- obvious solution
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Non-literal use
Sometimes 'obvious' is used to emphasize feelings, not just facts.
It's obvious to everyone that she's the best player.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid overuse
Using 'obvious' too much can sound rude, as if you're talking down to someone.
She avoided saying it was obvious to not embarrass her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Mismatched perception
What's obvious to you may not be to others, due to different knowledge or experiences.
While it was obvious to the teacher, the students were confused.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-literal use
Sometimes 'obvious' is used to emphasize feelings, not just facts.
It's obvious to everyone that she's the best player.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid overuse
Using 'obvious' too much can sound rude, as if you're talking down to someone.
She avoided saying it was obvious to not embarrass her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Mismatched perception
What's obvious to you may not be to others, due to different knowledge or experiences.
While it was obvious to the teacher, the students were confused.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-literal use
Sometimes 'obvious' is used to emphasize feelings, not just facts.
It's obvious to everyone that she's the best player.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid overuse
Using 'obvious' too much can sound rude, as if you're talking down to someone.
She avoided saying it was obvious to not embarrass her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Mismatched perception
What's obvious to you may not be to others, due to different knowledge or experiences.
While it was obvious to the teacher, the students were confused.
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Greatest Fights In The...
peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles they're trying to drive the crocodiles off with this big yawn and you know sharp teeth and everything but the crocs obviously are not intimidated
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How to make your writing...
What's obvious to you may not be to the next person. And the opposite of the dumbest idea might just turn out to be the smartest. What about all that dumb stuff that happens in real life? Have you ever noticed how much comedy revolves around things that irritate, frustrate, and humiliate us?
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How do animals...
For animals that are similar to us, like mammals, it's often obvious when they're hurting. But there's a lot that isn't obvious, like whether pain relievers that work on us also help them. And the more different an animal is from us, the harder it is to understand their experience.
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Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
magazines this is surprising especially since they're loose there's going to be a good bust this is obviously thousands of rounds we're gonna be here awhile trying to sort it all out but just to give you an idea this tab is around I would say at least three inches deep
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How playing an...
strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills, which are controlled in both hemispheres of the brain.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
that have actually been happening to, for example, boost police training. How hard a process is that? Well, one of the glorious things that's starting to happen now is that the collapse of these systems and the consequences are becoming obvious.
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Filming The World's...
in particular relies on the cassowary to germinate it goes through cassery's gut and once it's done that it is obviously food out and it is able to grow in its own little pile of casserole fertilizer australia's wildlife is found nowhere
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How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
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Giving checkmate is...
wanted to go in to that room but it was forbidden for me as my parents told me you can enter once you learn how to play chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
Now that we're integrating them into the compound, one of the most important aspects is obviously being on display here, where the public can see them.
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Greatest Fights In The...
peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles they're trying to drive the crocodiles off with this big yawn and you know sharp teeth and everything but the crocs obviously are not intimidated
Video examples
How to make your writing...
What's obvious to you may not be to the next person. And the opposite of the dumbest idea might just turn out to be the smartest. What about all that dumb stuff that happens in real life? Have you ever noticed how much comedy revolves around things that irritate, frustrate, and humiliate us?
Video examples
How do animals...
For animals that are similar to us, like mammals, it's often obvious when they're hurting. But there's a lot that isn't obvious, like whether pain relievers that work on us also help them. And the more different an animal is from us, the harder it is to understand their experience.
Video examples
Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
magazines this is surprising especially since they're loose there's going to be a good bust this is obviously thousands of rounds we're gonna be here awhile trying to sort it all out but just to give you an idea this tab is around I would say at least three inches deep
Video examples
How playing an...
strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills, which are controlled in both hemispheres of the brain.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
that have actually been happening to, for example, boost police training. How hard a process is that? Well, one of the glorious things that's starting to happen now is that the collapse of these systems and the consequences are becoming obvious.
Video examples
Filming The World's...
in particular relies on the cassowary to germinate it goes through cassery's gut and once it's done that it is obviously food out and it is able to grow in its own little pile of casserole fertilizer australia's wildlife is found nowhere
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
wanted to go in to that room but it was forbidden for me as my parents told me you can enter once you learn how to play chess so obviously I was very motivated to learn the game in the beginning it was only a game for me but it became
Video examples
Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
Now that we're integrating them into the compound, one of the most important aspects is obviously being on display here, where the public can see them.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Kids are born into the situation they're born into, and obviously, they have no control over that. And we, as adults, it's up to us to take care of kids - that's part of your moral responsibility. I always tell people, 'There's two groups we should take care of - old people and young people.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
It is obvious that we can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind.
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Henry Miller
American Author
Life has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning.
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Ninja
American Celebrity
Obviously I love Sony; I love PlayStation. I've been playing them my entire life.
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Fabio Cannavaro
Italian Athlete
Obviously I want to win something important, this game is important to me.
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K. L. Rahul
Indian Athlete
I obviously respect the opportunity I have got to play for the country.
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Zinedine Zidane
French Athlete
Obviously fashion is a completely different world from football.
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Jenna Johnson
American Athlete
I think my personality, obviously is very loud and out there.
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Justin Lin
American Director
Obviously, 'Fast' has been a big part of my life.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Kids are born into the situation they're born into, and obviously, they have no control over that. And we, as adults, it's up to us to take care of kids - that's part of your moral responsibility. I always tell people, 'There's two groups we should take care of - old people and young people.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
It is obvious that we can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind.
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Henry Miller
American Author
Life has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning.
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Ninja
American Celebrity
Obviously I love Sony; I love PlayStation. I've been playing them my entire life.
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Fabio Cannavaro
Italian Athlete
Obviously I want to win something important, this game is important to me.
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K. L. Rahul
Indian Athlete
I obviously respect the opportunity I have got to play for the country.
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Zinedine Zidane
French Athlete
Obviously fashion is a completely different world from football.
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Jenna Johnson
American Athlete
I think my personality, obviously is very loud and out there.
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Justin Lin
American Director
Obviously, 'Fast' has been a big part of my life.
Example 1 of 10
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