Obvious
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Not requiring detailed explanation or analysis to comprehend.
“It was obvious from her expression that she disagreed with the proposal.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɒbviːəs/
Syllables
ob·vi·ous
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Contains -OUS ending; three vowels O-I-O-U
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12 points; B and V provide good scoring potential
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