obvious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] easily perceived or understood | |
Examples: | "obvious errors" |
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Related terms: | unobvious apparent axiomatic writ_large under_one's_nose open-and-shut frank demonstrable open-and-shut self-explanatory transparent obviousness | |
2. | [ adjective ] easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | |
Synonyms: | perceptible | |
Examples: | "a perceptible sense of expectation in the court" "an obvious (or palpable) lie" |
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Related terms: | palpable | |
3. | [ adjective ] obvious to the eye or mind | |
Synonyms: | conspicuous | |
Examples: | "a tower conspicuous at a great distance" "wore conspicuous neckties" "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening" |
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Related terms: | inconspicuous big outstanding in_evidence bold marked featured crying visible exhibitionist attention-getting indiscreet conspicuousness | |
4. | [ adjective ] obvious to the eye | |
Synonyms: | visible | |
Examples: | "a visible change of expression" |
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Related terms: | overt | |
Similar spelling: |
Obeso |