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obvious

UK
/ˈɒbvɪəs/
US
/ˈɑbvɪəs/

Translations

obviousadjective
more obvious
Comp.
most obvious
Super.
UK
/ˈɒbvɪəs/
US
/ˈɑbvɪəs/
It was obvious that she was upset after the meeting.
Il était évident qu'elle était contrariée après la réunion.
manifesteSurtout pour une intention, une attitude ou un fait facile à percevoir.
His obvious attempt to flatter the boss was not well received.
Sa tentative manifeste de flatter le patron a été mal reçue.
The movie’s plot was painfully obvious.
L'intrigue du film était douloureusement prévisible.
Additional translations
patentSoutenu.
banalPour une idée, une histoire ou une formulation sans originalité.
Synonyms
evident
clear
apparent
manifest
plain
obtrusive
unmistakable
conspicuous
Antonyms
obscure
ambiguous
unclear
obviousnoun
UK
/ˈɒb.vi.əs/
US
/ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
Used chiefly with the definite article (the obvious) to denote what is self-evident; functions as an uncountable noun.
Pointing out the obvious will not help us solve the problem.
Souligner l'évidence ne nous aidera pas à résoudre le problème.
Synonyms
truism
given
obviousness
self-evident fact
axiom
platitude
commonplace
certainty

Definitions

obviousadjective
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
It was obvious that she was upset after the meeting.
Not subtle or hidden; lacking in subtlety or sophistication.
His obvious attempt to flatter the boss was not well received.
Predictable or lacking originality; banal.
The movie’s plot was painfully obvious.
obviousnoun
Something that is obvious or self-evident.
Pointing out the obvious will not help us solve the problem.
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