Obvi

Pronunciation: /ɑbvi/

Definitions of obvi

adjective shortened form of the word 'obvious', used informally to mean something that is easily understood or seen

Example Sentences

A1 It's obvi that he likes her.

A2 She obvi didn't understand the instructions.

B1 The answer was obvi once I thought about it.

B2 It's obvi that they have been working hard on this project.

C1 The obvi solution to the problem was overlooked by the team.

C2 Her talent was obvi to everyone who saw her perform.

adverb used informally to mean obviously or clearly

Example Sentences

A1 It's obvi that she likes him.

A2 She obvi didn't understand the instructions.

B1 It's obvi that they are not getting along.

B2 He obvi needs more time to complete the project.

C1 It's obvi that the company needs to make changes.

C2 She obvi has a lot of experience in this field.

Examples of obvi in a Sentence

formal It is obvious that the new policy will have a significant impact on our budget.

informal Obvi, we're going to the beach this weekend.

slang She's obvi the best dancer in the group.

figurative His reluctance to speak up was obvi a sign of his insecurity.

Grammatical Forms of obvi

• past tense: obvied
• plural: obvis
• comparative: more obvi
• superlative: most obvi
• present tense: obvi
• future tense: will obvi
• perfect tense: has obvi
• continuous tense: is obviing
• singular: obvi
• positive degree: obvi
• infinitive: to obvi
• gerund: obviing
• participle: obvied

Origin and Evolution of obvi

First Known Use: 2006 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'obvi' is a shortened form of the word 'obvious'. It likely originated as slang in informal spoken language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a casual abbreviation in spoken language, 'obvi' has since gained popularity in written communication, especially in online and text messaging contexts. It is commonly used to express agreement or acknowledgment of a statement or situation.