obviously

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

   the answer is obviously wrong

2. 2
   adv

   In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

   She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset.

3. 3
   adv

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

   You weren't to know, but I've spoken to, obviously, Jim about this, and ...

Etymology

From obvious + -ly.