67 Synonyms & Antonyms For OBVIOUS

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Definitions obvious [ob-vee-uhs] / ˈɒb vi əs / ADJECTIVE apparent, understandable Synonyms STRONGEST accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced recognizable self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible WEAK barefaced bright clear as a bell conclusive distinguishable explicit exposed in evidence lucid manifest observable open patent perceivable perceptible plain precise prominent public self-explanatory standing out transparent unconcealed undisguised unsubtle Antonyms STRONGEST ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

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The next big caveat: there is not an obvious successor to Sir Keir at the moment.

From BBC

On Sunday night, the dominance of the Patriots will be obvious.

From Los Angeles Times

Hemetsberger's delight in completing the training run alone was obvious to see, a fist pumping the air as he came into the finish area.

From Barron's

“It’s obvious that military commanders and highly qualified specialists are under threat at a time of war,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the obvious choice but that is because India come into this World Cup in formidable form and have home advantage.

From BBC

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appreciable axiomatic barefaced boldfaced clear-cut clear clearest clearer commonplace definite definable demonstrable discernible distinguishable easy easier easiest evident explicit eye-catching facile flagrant gross intelligible irrefutable known knowable limpid logical lucid macroscopic more evident more known more prominent more understandable more pronounced more visible most logical most known most noticeable naked noticeable notorious observable open-and-shut open and shut/open-and-shut outward patent perceivable prima facie prominent pronounced public ratiocinative salient seeable sharp tangible unambiguous uncomplicated unconcealed undeniable understandable undoubted unequivocal unquestionable unmistakable unsubtle viewable visible well-defined

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