obviously
/ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
Adverb
Examples
She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used as a filler word, or to introduce information even when not obvious.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dùng như một từ điền hoặc giới thiệu thông tin
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AdverbRegister: colloquial
Examples
You weren't to know, but I've spoken to, obviously, Jim about this, and ...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “obviously” mean?
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
Is “obviously” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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