Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patently-obvious
Adjective
/ˈpeɪtntli ˈɒbvɪəs/
Definition
Clearly apparent or evident; easily recognizable as true or obvious.
Examples
- The solution to the problem was patently obvious to everyone in the room.
- It was patently obvious that she was unhappy with the decision.
- His enthusiasm for the project was patently obvious from the moment he spoke.
Meaning
The term describes something that is so clear or apparent that it requires no proof or explanation; it is self-evident.
Synonyms
- blatantly clear
- glaringly evident
- manifestly obvious
- self-evident
