Definition of obvious in English:

obvious

adjective ˈɒbvɪəsˈɑbviəs

1Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession
with clause it was obvious a storm was coming in
Example sentencesExamples
- The Gaffer's part in it all is a bit less obvious, though.
- The incremental changes, if any, will be more obvious in retrospect.
- As was obvious from the outset, the treaty obligation is proving unenforceable.
- The sets and costumes are great but all these aesthetics were obvious from the beginning.
- In the end, after a couple of weeks the answer was blindingly obvious.
- When you look at these two options in this light, doesn't the answer seem glaringly obvious?
- His posthumous political importance is obvious to any observer of the Indian scene.
- He'd seemed astounded, but poor Ryan had been making himself painfully obvious.
- And now, after a week, it's become pretty obvious the someone is going to be me.
- I think this will appear obvious to the audience.
- And that, for fairly obvious reasons, was almost entirely coming from the sea.
- By the end of the eighteenth century the damage was obvious to many observers.
- Compulsions are obvious to an observer and can cause considerable shame and embarrassment.
- The shortage of railway capacity becomes most obvious during the Spring Festival.
- Okay, so there was the closet, but that was a bit too obvious.
- The most obvious reason for this condition is that the Europeans insist on it.
- But the ultimate solution was not obvious at the time.
- The Great Bars are dying because of fear and bad science, but the solutions seem pretty obvious.
- All have been glaringly obvious for years, but has Davies done anything about any of them?
- Even then, there are hints of Derek's darkness that are only obvious in retrospect.
Synonyms
clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced, transparent, clear-cut, palpable, prominent, marked, decided, salient, striking, distinct, bold, noticeable, perceptible, perceivable, visible, discernible, detectable, observable, tangible, recognizable
unmistakable, indisputable, self-evident, incontrovertible, incontestable, axiomatic, demonstrable, undeniable, as plain as a pikestaff, staring someone in the face, writ large, beyond doubt, beyond question, written all over one, as clear as day, blinding, inescapable
overt, open, undisguised, unconcealed, frank, glaring, blatant, flagrant
informal as plain as the nose on one's face, standing/sticking out like a sore thumb, standing/sticking out a mile, right under one's nose
1. 1.1derogatory Predictable and lacking in subtlety.
  it was an obvious remark to make
  Example sentencesExamples
  Even those who like their comedy gently done are likely to find this too flimsy and obvious.
  He had made it painfully obvious that she no longer belonged in his world.
  The casting somehow manages to be terribly clever and terribly obvious at the same time.
  Synonyms
  foreseeable, to be expected, only to be expected, expected, par for the course

Derivatives

obviousness

noun ˈɒbvɪəsnəsˈɑbviəsnəs

In its barefaced obviousness, an iceberg seems the broadest hint imaginable; but what is it a hint of?
Example sentencesExamples
- All you'll get is a blank look, despite the apparent obviousness of the question and the Happy Meal photos above the counter.
- I have to acknowledge the obviousness because it's not the object per se that is the subject of the work, but the idea that created it.
- Color and composition combine - usually without the obviousness of figuration.
- That which is truly outrageous tends to have the quality of obviousness.

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense 'frequently encountered'): from Latin obvius (from the phrase ob viam 'in the way') + -ous.

via from late 18th century:
The Latin word via meant ‘way, road’. It survives in the names of major Roman roads, such as Via Appia. The Christian Church also uses it in terms such as the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus is believed to have taken to crucifixion and meaning ‘the painful path’. A deviation (Late Middle English) is literally a turning away from the path as is behaviour that is devious (late 16th century). Viaduct was formed from via in the early 19th century on the model of aqueduct (see duct). An envoy (mid 17th century) is someone sent on their way, formed from French envoyé ‘sent’, while obvious (late 16th century) comes from Latin ob viam ‘in the way’.

Definition of obvious in US English:

obvious

adjectiveˈäbvēəsˈɑbviəs

1Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession
with clause it was obvious a storm was coming in
Example sentencesExamples
- And that, for fairly obvious reasons, was almost entirely coming from the sea.
- The incremental changes, if any, will be more obvious in retrospect.
- In the end, after a couple of weeks the answer was blindingly obvious.
- The Gaffer's part in it all is a bit less obvious, though.
- All have been glaringly obvious for years, but has Davies done anything about any of them?
- His posthumous political importance is obvious to any observer of the Indian scene.
- Even then, there are hints of Derek's darkness that are only obvious in retrospect.
- I think this will appear obvious to the audience.
- As was obvious from the outset, the treaty obligation is proving unenforceable.
- Okay, so there was the closet, but that was a bit too obvious.
- The shortage of railway capacity becomes most obvious during the Spring Festival.
- And now, after a week, it's become pretty obvious the someone is going to be me.
- But the ultimate solution was not obvious at the time.
- By the end of the eighteenth century the damage was obvious to many observers.
- Compulsions are obvious to an observer and can cause considerable shame and embarrassment.
- When you look at these two options in this light, doesn't the answer seem glaringly obvious?
- The most obvious reason for this condition is that the Europeans insist on it.
- The sets and costumes are great but all these aesthetics were obvious from the beginning.
- He'd seemed astounded, but poor Ryan had been making himself painfully obvious.
- The Great Bars are dying because of fear and bad science, but the solutions seem pretty obvious.
Synonyms
clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced, transparent, clear-cut, palpable, prominent, marked, decided, salient, striking, distinct, bold, noticeable, perceptible, perceivable, visible, discernible, detectable, observable, tangible, recognizable
1. 1.1derogatory Predictable and lacking in subtlety.
  it was an obvious remark to make
  Example sentencesExamples
  The casting somehow manages to be terribly clever and terribly obvious at the same time.
  Even those who like their comedy gently done are likely to find this too flimsy and obvious.
  He had made it painfully obvious that she no longer belonged in his world.
  Synonyms
  foreseeable, to be expected, only to be expected, expected, par for the course

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense ‘frequently encountered’): from Latin obvius (from the phrase ob viam ‘in the way’) + -ous.

单词	obvious
释义	Definition of obvious in English: obvious adjective ˈɒbvɪəsˈɑbviəs 1Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession with clause it was obvious a storm was coming in Example sentencesExamples The Gaffer's part in it all is a bit less obvious, though. The incremental changes, if any, will be more obvious in retrospect. As was obvious from the outset, the treaty obligation is proving unenforceable. The sets and costumes are great but all these aesthetics were obvious from the beginning. In the end, after a couple of weeks the answer was blindingly obvious. When you look at these two options in this light, doesn't the answer seem glaringly obvious? His posthumous political importance is obvious to any observer of the Indian scene. He'd seemed astounded, but poor Ryan had been making himself painfully obvious. And now, after a week, it's become pretty obvious the someone is going to be me. I think this will appear obvious to the audience. And that, for fairly obvious reasons, was almost entirely coming from the sea. By the end of the eighteenth century the damage was obvious to many observers. Compulsions are obvious to an observer and can cause considerable shame and embarrassment. The shortage of railway capacity becomes most obvious during the Spring Festival. Okay, so there was the closet, but that was a bit too obvious. The most obvious reason for this condition is that the Europeans insist on it. But the ultimate solution was not obvious at the time. The Great Bars are dying because of fear and bad science, but the solutions seem pretty obvious. All have been glaringly obvious for years, but has Davies done anything about any of them? Even then, there are hints of Derek's darkness that are only obvious in retrospect. Synonyms clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced, transparent, clear-cut, palpable, prominent, marked, decided, salient, striking, distinct, bold, noticeable, perceptible, perceivable, visible, discernible, detectable, observable, tangible, recognizable unmistakable, indisputable, self-evident, incontrovertible, incontestable, axiomatic, demonstrable, undeniable, as plain as a pikestaff, staring someone in the face, writ large, beyond doubt, beyond question, written all over one, as clear as day, blinding, inescapable overt, open, undisguised, unconcealed, frank, glaring, blatant, flagrant informal as plain as the nose on one's face, standing/sticking out like a sore thumb, standing/sticking out a mile, right under one's nose 1.1derogatory Predictable and lacking in subtlety. it was an obvious remark to make Example sentencesExamples Even those who like their comedy gently done are likely to find this too flimsy and obvious. He had made it painfully obvious that she no longer belonged in his world. The casting somehow manages to be terribly clever and terribly obvious at the same time. Synonyms foreseeable, to be expected, only to be expected, expected, par for the course Derivatives obviousness noun ˈɒbvɪəsnəsˈɑbviəsnəs In its barefaced obviousness, an iceberg seems the broadest hint imaginable; but what is it a hint of? Example sentencesExamples All you'll get is a blank look, despite the apparent obviousness of the question and the Happy Meal photos above the counter. I have to acknowledge the obviousness because it's not the object per se that is the subject of the work, but the idea that created it. Color and composition combine - usually without the obviousness of figuration. That which is truly outrageous tends to have the quality of obviousness. Origin Late 16th century (in the sense 'frequently encountered'): from Latin obvius (from the phrase ob viam 'in the way') + -ous. via from late 18th century: The Latin word via meant ‘way, road’. It survives in the names of major Roman roads, such as Via Appia. The Christian Church also uses it in terms such as the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus is believed to have taken to crucifixion and meaning ‘the painful path’. A deviation (Late Middle English) is literally a turning away from the path as is behaviour that is devious (late 16th century). Viaduct was formed from via in the early 19th century on the model of aqueduct (see duct). An envoy (mid 17th century) is someone sent on their way, formed from French envoyé ‘sent’, while obvious (late 16th century) comes from Latin ob viam ‘in the way’. Definition of obvious in US English: obvious adjectiveˈäbvēəsˈɑbviəs 1Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession with clause it was obvious a storm was coming in Example sentencesExamples And that, for fairly obvious reasons, was almost entirely coming from the sea. The incremental changes, if any, will be more obvious in retrospect. In the end, after a couple of weeks the answer was blindingly obvious. The Gaffer's part in it all is a bit less obvious, though. All have been glaringly obvious for years, but has Davies done anything about any of them? His posthumous political importance is obvious to any observer of the Indian scene. Even then, there are hints of Derek's darkness that are only obvious in retrospect. I think this will appear obvious to the audience. As was obvious from the outset, the treaty obligation is proving unenforceable. Okay, so there was the closet, but that was a bit too obvious. The shortage of railway capacity becomes most obvious during the Spring Festival. And now, after a week, it's become pretty obvious the someone is going to be me. But the ultimate solution was not obvious at the time. By the end of the eighteenth century the damage was obvious to many observers. Compulsions are obvious to an observer and can cause considerable shame and embarrassment. When you look at these two options in this light, doesn't the answer seem glaringly obvious? The most obvious reason for this condition is that the Europeans insist on it. The sets and costumes are great but all these aesthetics were obvious from the beginning. He'd seemed astounded, but poor Ryan had been making himself painfully obvious. The Great Bars are dying because of fear and bad science, but the solutions seem pretty obvious. Synonyms clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced, transparent, clear-cut, palpable, prominent, marked, decided, salient, striking, distinct, bold, noticeable, perceptible, perceivable, visible, discernible, detectable, observable, tangible, recognizable 1.1derogatory Predictable and lacking in subtlety. it was an obvious remark to make Example sentencesExamples The casting somehow manages to be terribly clever and terribly obvious at the same time. Even those who like their comedy gently done are likely to find this too flimsy and obvious. He had made it painfully obvious that she no longer belonged in his world. Synonyms foreseeable, to be expected, only to be expected, expected, par for the course Origin Late 16th century (in the sense ‘frequently encountered’): from Latin obvius (from the phrase ob viam ‘in the way’) + -ous.
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