obviously

In a way that is easy to see or understand.

• He is obviously tired.
• The answer was obviously wrong.
• She had obviously forgotten our meeting.

Similar words: clearly, plainly, evidently

Common phrases: obviously true, obviously wrong, obviously tired, obviously upset

Used while speaking to introduce a point, sometimes without adding any particular meaning.

• Obviously, I spoke to Ben yesterday.
• We have, obviously, discussed the dates already.
• Obviously, you can call me when you arrive.

Common phrases: obviously we, obviously I, obviously you