Synonyms for obvious

Adjective

1. obvious (vs. unobvious), apparent, evident, manifest, patent, plain, axiomatic, self-evident, taken for granted(predicate), demonstrable, provable, frank, open-and-shut, self-explanatory, transparent, writ large

usage: easily perceived or understood; "obvious errors"

2. obvious, perceptible, palpable (vs. impalpable), tangible

usage: easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "a perceptible sense of expectation in the court"; "an obvious (or palpable) lie"

3. conspicuous (vs. inconspicuous), obvious, attention-getting, eye-catching, big, large, prominent, bold, crying(prenominal), egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank, featured, in evidence, marked, outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking, indiscreet

usage: obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening"

4. obvious, visible, overt (vs. covert), open

usage: obvious to the eye; "a visible change of expression"