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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | obvius, from obviam; OBVIATE |
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ob‧vi‧ous S2 W2
1 easy to notice or understand : 
The obvious way of reducing pollution is to use cars less.
The obvious way of reducing pollution is to use cars less.2 behaving in a way that shows you want something very badly, when other people think this behaviour is not suitable : I know you really like him, but you don't have to be so obvious about it.
I know you really like him, but you don't have to be so obvious about it.3 the person or thing that you would expect everyone to choose : Teaching is an obvious choice of career if you like working with children.
the/an obvious choice
Teaching is an obvious choice of career if you like working with children.4 what clearly seems the best thing to do : The obvious thing is to speak to her before you make a decision.
the obvious thing (to do)
The obvious thing is to speak to her before you make a decision.5 to say something that is already obvious so it is not necessary to say it : It is stating the obvious, but regular measurement of blood pressure is essential in older people.
state the obvious
It is stating the obvious, but regular measurement of blood pressure is essential in older people. —obviousness noun [uncountable]
