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Obviously Moderate

Obviously has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

"the answer is obviously wrong"

"she was in bed and evidently in great pain"

"he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"

"it is all patently nonsense"

"she has apparently been living here for some time"

"I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"

"You are plainly wrong"

"he is plain stubborn"

2

In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

"Her anger was obviously visible on her face as she slammed the door shut."

In plain English: Obviously means something is so clear that everyone can see it without any doubt.

"Obviously, the meeting was cancelled because everyone went home early."

Usage: Use obviously to describe actions or situations that are so clear they can be seen without doubt. Avoid using it at the start of sentences to express personal agreement, as this often sounds condescending in conversation.

Example Sentences
"Obviously, the meeting was cancelled because everyone went home early." adv
"Obviously, I will arrive late because of the heavy traffic." adv
"She obviously forgot her keys again since she is standing outside with an empty hand." adv
"It was obviously going to rain when we saw those dark clouds gathering overhead." adv
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Origin

The word obviously comes from combining the adjective obvious with the suffix -ly to form an adverb. It entered English simply by adding a common grammatical ending to describe something that is clearly seen or understood.

Rhyming Words
sly wisly srsly on sly measly grisly thusly horsly massly crossly bogusly piously grossly pressly crassly kingsly needsly joyously diversly fumously
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