Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

Definition of obviously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

 Oxford3000Academic

obviously

adverb
obviously pronunciation English ˈɒbviəsli obviously pronunciation American ˈɑːbviəsli
 
1 used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with
Synonym
clearlyObviously, we don't want to spend too much money.Diet and exercise are obviously important.2 used to say that a particular situation or fact is easy to see or understandHe was obviously drunk.They're obviously not coming.‘I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.’ ‘Obviously!’ (= I can see by the way you are dressed)