obviously
/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/
UK: /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/
Ɑ(B) · vi( · )əs · li (4 syllables)
English
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American (Lessac)
(medium)
Female
1.1s
American (Amy)
(medium)
Female
1.0s
American (Ryan)
(medium)
Male
0.8s
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Definition
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
Etymology
From obvious + -ly.
Example Sentences
- "She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset."
- "She'd obviously not gone to sleep yet: her eyes were bloodshot with sleepiness."
- "The plane has obviously been delayed."
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