obviously

adverb

In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

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

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Synonyms for obviously

evidentlyadv apparentlyadv patentlyadv manifestlyadv plainlyadv clearlyadv certainlyadv definitelyadv reallyadv indeedadv actuallyadv unmistakablyadv assuredlyadv doubtlesslyadv quiteadv

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