obvious
obvious
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "obvious"
IPA: /ˈɒbviəs/
Syllable Breakdown:
ob: /ɒb/
/ɒ/ - Open back rounded vowel (similar to the "o" in "hot")
/b/ - Voiced bilabial stop (similar to the "b" in "bat")
vi: /vi/
/v/ - Voiced labiodental fricative (similar to the "v" in "van")
/i/ - High front unrounded vowel (similar to the "ee" in "feet")
ous: /əs/
/ə/ - Reduced vowel (similar to the "u" in "but")
/s/ - Voiceless alveolar sibilant (similar to the "s" in "sit")
Word Form Variations
There are no word form variations for "obvious".
It is already a singular, present participle adjective. There is no plural form or other grammatical variations for this word.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adjective
Definition: Easily seen or understood; plain; clear; self-evident.
Synonyms: apparent, evident, plain, clear, manifest, unmistakable, patent, conspicuous, noticeable, perceptible, visible, plain as day
Antonyms: obscure, hidden, concealed, disguised, veiled, mysterious, enigmatic, ambiguous, uncertain, doubtful
Adverb
Definition: In a way that is easily seen or understood; plainly; clearly.
Synonyms: evidently, plainly, clearly, manifestly, unmistakably, patently, conspicuously, noticeably, perceptibly, visibly
Antonyms: obscurely, hiddenly, concealedly, disguisedly, veiledly, mysteriously, enigmatically, ambiguously, uncertainly, doubtfully
Examples of Use
Books
"It was obvious to everyone in the room that she was upset." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
"The obvious choice for the job was Sarah." (George Orwell, 1984)
Newspapers
"The obvious solution to the problem is to increase funding for education." (The New York Times)
"It's obvious that climate change is a serious threat." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"The obvious reason for the company's success is their innovative products." (TechCrunch)
"It's obvious that social media has changed the way we communicate." (The Atlantic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The villain's motives were obvious from the beginning." (Movie script)
"It's obvious that they're a couple." (Reality TV show)
"The answer to the puzzle is obvious if you think about it." (Video game)
General Public Discourse
"It's obvious that we need to do something about the rising cost of living." (News anchor)
"The obvious choice for the next president is... (Political debate)"
"It's obvious that she's not telling the truth." (Everyday conversation)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Obvious
"It is obvious that an intelligent person is a person who has found a way to live without the need for illusions." - Friedrich Nietzsche
"It is obvious that the man who is not a socialist is a fool." - George Bernard Shaw
"It is obvious that the world is a stage, but the play is badly cast." - Oscar Wilde
"It is obvious that the only way to get a child to eat spinach is to pretend you are eating it yourself." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the most important thing in life is to be happy." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the only way to make sense of the world is to love it." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the only way to be truly free is to be yourself." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the only way to make a difference in the world is to be kind." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the only way to find happiness is to be grateful." - Unknown
"It is obvious that the only way to achieve your dreams is to work hard." - Unknown
Etymology
Obvious comes from the Latin word obvius, which means "meeting face-to-face" or "encountering." This is because something that is obvious is so clear and easily understood that it's like meeting someone and immediately recognizing them.
The word first appeared in English in the 15th century with the meaning "easy to understand" or "self-evident." Over time, its meaning has expanded to include things that are easily seen, plain, or clear.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Obvious
Plain as day
Meaning: Very clear and easy to understand.
Example: "It was plain as day that he was lying."
Crystal clear
Meaning: Very clear and easy to understand.
Example: "Her intentions were crystal clear."
Open and shut case
Meaning: A situation that is very easy to understand and solve.
Example: "It was an open and shut case of theft."
Jump to conclusions
Meaning: To form an opinion without considering all the facts.
Example: "Don't jump to conclusions before you hear the whole story."
Glaringly obvious
Meaning: Very clear and easily seen.
Example: "The mistake was glaringly obvious."
As plain as the nose on your face
Meaning: Very clear and easy to see or understand.
Example: "It's as plain as the nose on your face that she's jealous."
Obvious to the blind
Meaning: Very clear and easy to see or understand.
Example: "The solution was obvious to the blind."
Jump to conclusions
Meaning: To form an opinion without considering all the facts.
Example: "Don't jump to conclusions before you hear the whole story."
Note: While "obvious" itself isn't frequently used in idioms, these phrases and idioms convey similar meanings and can be used in place of "obvious" to express clarity, self-evidence, or easy understanding.
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Definition of obvious from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
