The meaning of OBVIOUS is easily discovered, seen, or understood. How to use obvious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obvious.

OBVIOUS definition: 1. easy to see, recognize, or understand: 2. easy to see, recognize, or understand: 3. easily…. Learn more.

Something obvious is plain to see and easily understandable. It was obvious that you didn't enjoy your meal because I found it rolled in a napkin and shoved under the rug.

If you describe something that someone says as obvious, you are being critical of it because you think it is unnecessary or shows lack of imagination.

Definition of obvious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word obvious, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

OBVIOUS meaning: 1 : easy to see or notice; 2 : easy for the mind to understand or recognize

obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"

May 7, 2025 · obvious (comparative more obvious, superlative most obvious) Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

Obvious definition: Easily perceived or understood; apparent.