obviously

Everyday

1. In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly. tree →
2. Used in talk to mean "of course" or "as you know" (Obviously, I said yes!). tree →
3. (informal) Said in a cross or sarcastic way when something should be clear (Obviously!). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday talk: "Obviously, we'll need coats if it snows." In stories: "She was obviously scared." Phrases: obviously not, quite obviously.

Examples

• He was obviously tired after the match. tree →
• Obviously, you need to wear a helmet. tree →
• The cake was obviously burnt. tree →
• "Did you like it?" "Obviously!" tree →
• She obviously knew the answer. tree →
• Obviously not — I'd never do that! tree →
• The story is obviously a favourite one among the Celts. tree →

Note

Adverb from "obvious". Can go at the start, middle or end of a sentence. Saying "obviously" can sound rude if the other person did not know, so use it kindly.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday talk: "Obviously, we'll need coats if it snows." In stories: "She was obviously scared." Phrases: obviously not, quite obviously.

Examples

• Although the greater part of this passage is obviously spu- rious, attributing, as it does, to Joseph ben Uziel works of other authors, it may be authentic with regard to the Sefer Yetzirah, which heads the list. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →

Note

Adverb from "obvious". Can go at the start, middle or end of a sentence. Saying "obviously" can sound rude if the other person did not know, so use it kindly.