Obviously
Obviously adverb - Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly').
Simply and obviously are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simply" instead an adverb "Obviously".
Nearby Words: obvious, obviousness
Simply
Simply adverb - For nothing other than.
Obviously and simply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obviously" instead an adverb "Simply".
Nearby Words: simple, simplistic
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Most are quite obviously wigs; while her real hair is peroxide-blonde (dyed), it's normally fairly simply styled and plain.
Source: Improbable Hairstyle -
Bottomless Bladder: Well, obviously you won't actually need to "go", but just like in EarthBound, there are bathrooms available that are simply always occupied.
Source: Video Game / MOTHER 3 -
After a little, it becomes fairly obviously it's not Jeff Hardy returning but Punk simply dressed as Jeff.
Source: Wrestling / CM Punk
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