American English

How to pronounce obviously

adverbB1Common word
AHBveeuhslee

/ˈɑb.vi.əs.li/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Obviously, she knows the answer.

He obviously needs more time.

Good to know

Obviously can sound impatient or critical when the other person has not understood something.

Common phrases & grammar

obviously wrong · obviously important · obviously not · quite obviously

Obviously, + subject + verb

subject + obviously + verb

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