Obvious
easily perceived or understood; clear; obvious to the eye or mind
adjectiveObvious
easily perceived or understood; clear; obvious to the eye or mind
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a bold road sign with the word OBVIOUS printed in large letters; you instantly know the correct direction without needing hints.
Sounds Like
OB-vee-əs
Looks Like
The word looks like a plain, everyday adjective with no prefixes or suffixes to alter its core form
Remember This
Origin: from Latin obvius meaning 'in the way; easy to understand'; in English, it describes something plainly evident or indisputable
Other Forms
Connect With
apparent, evident, clear, conspicuous, patent
Note
Obvious implies clarity or certainty to perception or understanding. Do not confuse with 'conspicuous' (merely noticeable) or 'apparent' (visible or understood, which can be less forceful than obvious)