1 obvious (to somebody) (that…) easy to see or understandSynonym
clearIt was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong.I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious.He agreed with obvious pleasure.For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name.The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious.
2 that most people would think of or agree toShe was the obvious choice for the job.There's no obvious solution to the problem.This seemed the most obvious thing to do.
3 (disapproving) not interesting, new or showing imagination; unnecessary because it is clear to everyoneThe ending was pretty obvious.I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive.obviousness
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