obvious

/ˈɑb.vi.əs/

adjectiveob · vi · ous

It’s OBVIOUS when you can OB-SEE it: OB + VI(“see”) + OUS.

Yes, it's obvious. Remember the middle is **vi** (not **vai**): **ob-vi-ous**.

Definition

  1. adjectiveEasy to see, notice, or understand; clear.

Examples

  • It was obvious that the puppy wanted to go outside.
  • The answer seems obvious now that you explained it.
  • Her obvious excitement made everyone smile.

Synonyms

clearevidentapparentplainnoticeable

Antonyms

unclearhiddensubtle

Translations

ES obvioPT óbvioFR évident

Common misspellings

obviusobviosobvioussobivousobvouisobviosuobvious

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