— obviously , adv. — obviousness , n.
/ob"vee euhs/ , adj.
1. easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
2. lacking in subtlety.
3. Obs. being or standing in the way.
[ 1580-90; obvius in the way, lying in the path, equiv. to ob- OB- + vi ( a ) WAY + -us adj. suffix (see -OUS) ]
Syn. 1. plain, manifest, clear, palpable, unmistakable. See apparent .
Ant. 1. hidden.