ob·vi·ous

/ˈäbvēəs/

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adjective
adjective: obvious
1. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
"unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession"
Similar:
clear
plain
plain to see
crystal clear
evident
apparent
manifest
patent
conspicuous
pronounced
transparent
clear-cut
palpable
prominent
marked
decided
salient
striking
distinct
bold
noticeable
perceptible
perceivable
visible
discernible
detectable
observable
tangible
recognizable
 unmistakable
indisputable
self-evident
incontrovertible
incontestable
axiomatic
demonstrable
undeniable
as plain as a pikestaff
staring someone in the face
writ large
beyond doubt
beyond question
written all over one
as clear as day
blinding
inescapable
overt
open
undisguised
unconcealed
frank
glaring
blatant
flagrant
standing/sticking out a mile
right under one's nose
Opposite:
imperceptible
inconspicuous
obscure
o DEROGATORY
predictable and lacking in subtlety.
"it was an obvious remark to make"