obvious

Definition

  • adjective: easy to see or notice
  • adjective: being in the way or in front
  • synonyms: clear, evident, manifest

Examples

  • Her reasons for leaving were 'obvious'. = It's 'obvious' why she left.

  • You are stating 'the obvious'. Tell me something I don't already know.

  • Her doctor immediately noticed the 'obvious' signs of the disease.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know he's only . - But he's still gotta pay for what he did. - I'm with you. - OK. Are you finished? - Yeah. It is obvious to me that the boy's entire story was flimsy. He claimed he was at the movies, yet he couldn't remember the names of the films he saw or who played in them. - That's right. (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men
  • (..) Supposing we go once around the table? I guess you're first. It's hard to put into words. I just think he's guilty. I thought it was obvious from the word go. Nobody proved otherwise. Nobody has to prove otherwise. The burden of proof's on the prosecution. The defendant doesn't even have to open (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men