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Synonyms for obvious
ˈɒb vi əsob·vi·ous

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Wiktionary3.5 / 6 votes

  1. obviousadjective

    Antonyms:
    non-obvious, unobvious, subtle

  2. obviousadjective

    Antonyms:
    unobvious, subtle, non-obvious

English Synonyms and Antonyms2.6 / 5 votes

  1. obvious

    Clear (Latin clarus, bright, brilliant) primarily refers to that which shines, and impresses the mind through the eye with a sense of luster or splendor. A substance is said to be clear that offers no impediment to vision — is not dim, dark, or obscure. Transparent refers to the medium through which a substance is seen, clear to the substance itself, without reference to anything to be seen through it; we speak of a stream as clear when we think of the water itself; we speak of it as transparent with reference to the ease with which we see the pebbles at the bottom. Clear is also said of that which comes to the senses without dimness, dulness, obstruction, or obscurity, so that there is no uncertainty as to its exact form, character, or meaning, with something of the brightness or brilliancy implied in the primary meaning of the word clear; as, the outlines of the ship were clear against the sky; a clear view; a clear note; "clear as a bell;" a clear, frosty air; a clear sky; a clear statement; hence, the word is used for that which is free from any kind of obstruction; as, a clear field. Lucid and pellucid refer to a shining clearness, as of crystal. A transparent body allows the forms and colors of objects beyond to be seen through it; a translucent body allows light to pass through, but may not permit forms and colors to be distinguished; plate glass is transparent, ground glass is translucent. Limpid refers to a liquid clearness, or that which suggests it; as, limpid streams. That which is distinct is well defined, especially in outline, each part or object standing or seeming apart from any other, not confused, indefinite, or blurred; distinct enunciation enables the hearer to catch every word or vocal sound without perplexity or confusion; a distinct statement is free from indefiniteness or ambiguity; a distinct apprehension of a thought leaves the mind in no doubt or uncertainty regarding it. That is plain, in the sense here considered, which is, as it were, level to the thought, so that one goes straight on without difficulty or hindrance; as, plain language; a plain statement; a clear explanation. Perspicuous is often equivalent to plain, but plain never wholly loses the meaning of unadorned, so that we can say the style is perspicuous tho highly ornate, when we could not call it at once ornate and plain. Compare EVIDENT.

    Synonyms:
    apparent, clear, diaphanous, distinct, evident, explicit, intelligible, limpid, lucid, manifest, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, straightforward, translucent, transparent, unadorned, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

    Antonyms:
    ambiguous, cloudy, dim, dubious, foggy, indistinct, mysterious, obscure, opaque, turbid, unintelligible, vague

    Preposition:
    Clear to the mind; clear in argument; clear of or from annoyances.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms4.0 / 4 votes

  1. obvious

    Synonyms:
    plain, self-evident, manifest, explicit, apparent, open, patent

    Antonyms:
    remote, obscure, farfetched, involved, latent

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 2 votes

  1. obviousadjective

    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

    "obvious errors"

    Antonyms:
    unapparent, unprovable, unobvious

Editors Contribution0.0 / 0 votes

  1. illocution

    Submitted by Ixoraysy on January 6, 2022  

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. obviousadjective

    Synonyms:
    plain, evident, manifest, clear, palpable, visible, patent, apparent, unmistakable

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words2.0 / 2 votes

  1. obviousadjective

    Synonyms:
    plain, evident, palpable, manifest, patent, self-evident

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How to use obvious in a sentence?

  1. Scott Peeples:

    The obvious consequence of failing to make a budget is the increased probability of running out of resources to meet your objective-, like ending up with a half-built house, track your cash flow and adjust your budgets every quarter. Learn from the numbers.

  2. Attorney Matthew Fletcher:

    How can he go left if he can’t see? this was a literal presentation of being blindsided. He was attacked on his blind side. To me it seems obvious. He’s being punched in the face, he can’t see.

  3. Vince Crudele:

    It’s obvious he’s doing an inspection. Kevin’s wearing his blue wool firefighter pants, he’s got a radio and [a department] jacket and shirt on, it’s unfortunate that somebody would mistake an Oakland firefighter, a professional who would go into harm’s way every day to protect citizens, as someone who was there for criminal intent. Kevin’s out there doing his job well and representing the Oakland Fire Department with the highest integrity.

  4. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire:

    I say 'more normal' because it is obvious things will be different afterwards.

  5. Emmanuel Macron:

    Nevertheless, I do not consider that with a declaration all is obtained and it is obvious that we will have in the coming weeks, the next months, to continue to work.


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