obvious

Meaning

Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

Synonyms

clear

evident

apparent

manifest

plain

distinct

visible

patent

explicit

conspicuous

palpable

overt

transparent

self-evident

noticeable

certain

bright

lucid

graphic

definite

demonstrable

self-explanatory

straightforward

⬆️

striking

common

unmistakable

open

ordinary

vivid

undeniable

sharp

ostensible

real

unquestionable

plain to see

indubitable

blatant

concise

frank

axiomatic

articulate

unambiguous

natural

intelligible

trivial

uncomplicated

unconcealed

understand

unequivocal

usual

Translations

évident

offensichtlich

evidente

ovvio

obvio

evidente

óbvio

duidelijk

chiaro

evident

klar

offenbar

clair

palese

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɑb.vi.əs/

Etymology

16th century, from Latin obvius (“being in the way so as to meet, meeting, easy to access, at hand, ready, obvious”) + -ous, from ob- (“before”) + via (“way”).