obvious — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

obvious (/ˈɒb.vi.əs/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Meaning

Meaning: clear, evident

Easy to see or understand; not needing explanation.

Examples

🗣 It was obvious from her smile that she had passed the exam.

Etymology

From Latin ‘obvius’ (in the way, lying before), from ‘ob viam’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used when something is plainly evident.

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