B1adverblanguage
US/ˈɑːb.vi.əs.li/
UK/ˈɒb.vi.əs.li/
in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly
In context
She was obviously upset, but she didn't say anything.
Obviously, we can't finish everything today, so let's choose the most urgent tasks.
He obviously hadn't read the instructions before he started building the shelf.
Words that go with obviously
adverb + adjective
- obviously notHe's obviously not happy with the result.
- obviously wrongThe answer was obviously wrong.
- obviously upsetThe child was obviously upset.
- quite obviouslyQuite obviously, the plan isn't working.
adverb + verb
- obviously knowYou obviously know a lot about cars.