Word Finder - obviously

definition

In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

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She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset.

definition

Used as a filler word, or to introduce information even when not obvious.

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You weren't to know, but I've spoken to, obviously, Jim about this, and ...

Obviously he was still struggling with it.

She obviously wants you to stay.

He was obviously drunk.

Obviously he didn't actually believe that.

He obviously missed Julia as well.

Obviously he did realize the consequences of his actions.

Obviously, she hadn't been doing much thinking at all.

Obviously he was annoyed by her caustic tone.

Obviously they all thought she was leaving with Bordeaux.

His own strategic plan, which obviously could not now be carried out, was forgotten.

Obviously they were both guilty.

Obviously it wasn't something he often did.

Rachel stared at her, obviously confused.

They obviously sensed that it would be perilous to tease Brandon.

Obviously the room had passed an important inspection.

Well, obviously, Amazon is able to collect this data as they make sales.

Obviously his taste was compatible with hers.

If she had any conception, there is no way of discovering it now; for she cannot remember, and obviously there was no record at the time.

Nicholas was allowed no respite and no peace, and those who had seemed to pity the old man--the cause of their losses (if they were losses)--now remorselessly pursued the young heir who had voluntarily undertaken the debts and was obviously not guilty of contracting them.

She would have thought Dulce adored her father, but obviously not.

His greatest interest obviously lay some distance down that path into the woods.

Brandon may have considered his problem "stupid" at the ranch, but it obviously wasn't behind him.

Obviously they thought she was upset by Michael's interest in another girl.

Obviously they knew him.

The Tsar heard but obviously did not like the reply; he shrugged his rather round shoulders and glanced at Novosiltsev who was near him, as if complaining of Kutuzov.

The battle of Tarutino obviously did not attain the aim Toll had in view--to lead the troops into action in the order prescribed by the dispositions; nor that which Count Orlov-Denisov may have had in view-- to take Murat prisoner; nor the result of immediately destroying the whole corps, which Bennigsen and others may have had in view; nor the aim of the officer who wished to go into action to distinguish himself; nor that of the Cossack who wanted more booty than he got, and so on.

He was obviously making a joke, but she would never have guessed it from the expression on his face.

However, you're obviously experiencing something bizarre.

Obviously, knowing the wise course is one thing, and following it is another.

Anna Pavlovna was obviously serving him up as a treat to her guests.

Obviously he had forgotten it was there and he thought she had misread his intent.

This was one place Cade obviously didn't spend much time.

Obviously I was wrong.

He had seemed amused by her modesty in the past, and yet it had obviously troubled him.

He had the background and the education, but he obviously didn't have the inclination to adjust to the one being forced on him.

This was obviously something Brandon needed to set straight with her.

You obviously appreciate it.

Obviously, that is rational.

There was no immediate need for a van and if they did need one, they... he, obviously had the money.

Giddon was obviously watching her, so calling on her telephone might be tipping her hand.

The conversation obviously upset Yancey, but he didn't seem to be concerned that a stranger was listening.

She dropped the cloth and moved to the next object, which was obviously a painting.

Given the chance, Martha would have yelled as well, obviously agreeing that suggestion wasn't feasible.

He's obviously infatuated with her.

She thought he was outside, but obviously he was near.

Obviously it had been a long time since she had seen or talked to Mr. Cade.

A small frosted window allowed light to enter the room that was obviously a storage space for heirlooms.

Obviously. Do you always sleep this late?

Their bilateral symmetry is obviously to be regarded as primitive, and the nervous system shows an original condition from which that of the asymmetrical twisted Gastropods can be derived.

A simple shake of the head obviously didn't satisfy him.