Obvious

/ˈɒbvɪəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

It was obvious that she was upset when she didn't smile at anyone.

Obsolete. Having no hidden meaning; plain.

The obvious answer to the riddle was surprisingly overlooked.

Evident to the observer.

The obvious choice for the lead role was the most experienced actor.

From Latin 'obvius', meaning 'in the way, easy to approach'.

obvious choice

a decision that is clear and easy to make.

obvious answer

a response that is immediately clear and does not require much thought.

it goes without saying

something that is so obvious that it doesn't need to be mentioned.

evident

clearly seen or understood; obvious.

apparent

clearly visible or understood; obvious.

manifest

clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

so obvious it's laughable

His attempts to hide the truth were so obvious it's laughable.

as clear as day

The truth was as clear as day for everyone.