obvious

obvious

 

Obvious

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Definition:

Obvious refers to something that is easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. It indicates a lack of complexity or difficulty in understanding or recognizing something.

Etymology:

The word obvious comes from the Latin word 'obvius,' meaning 'in the way,' or 'in the path.' It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The original sense pertained to something physically blocking one's way and evolved to refer to something readily apparent to the mind.

Synonyms:

1. Evident
2. Clear
3. Apparent
4. Plain
5. Noticeable
6. Manifest

Antonyms:

1. Obscure
2. Unclear
3. Hidden
4. Concealed
5. Ambiguous
6. Uncertain

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Contextually Relevant Example Sentences

1. Obvious signs of wear and tear were visible on the old furniture.
   낡은 가구에는 분명한 마모 흔적이 보였다.
2. It was obvious that she was unhappy with the decision.
   그녀가 그 결정에 불만이 있는 것은 명백했다.
3. The solution to the problem was obvious to everyone in the room.
   그 방의 모든 사람에게 그 문제의 해결책은 명백했다.
4. His discomfort was obvious from his facial expressions.
   그의 불편함은 그의 표정에서 분명했다.
5. The advantages of this approach are obvious.
   이 접근법의 이점은 명백하다.
6. She made an obvious attempt to change the subject.
   그녀는 주제를 바꾸려는 분명한 시도를 했다.
7. The obvious truth was ignored by everyone.
   명백한 진실은 모두에 의해 무시되었다.
8. His excitement was obvious when he received the award.
   그가 상을 받았을 때 그의 흥분은 명백했다.
9. The answer to the quiz was not immediately obvious.
   퀴즈의 답은 즉시 명백하지 않았다.
10. It's obvious that she has a lot of experience in this field.
    그녀가 이 분야에서 많은 경험을 가지고 있다는 것은 분명하다.

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Multimedia Resources

• HowToPronounce.com - Obvious
• YouGlish.com - Obvious
• TED Talk - The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar
• YouTube - The Power of Words by Kristin Rivas