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Obviously vs Blatantly - What's the difference?

obviously | blatantly |

As adverbs the difference between obviously and blatantly

is that obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent while blatantly is in a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.

obviously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
  • , chapter=8 citation , passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.}}

    Synonyms

    * (in an obvious manner) apparently, clearly, evidently, manifestly

    blatantly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.
  • Although he was blatantly on drugs, the crowd still cheered him.

    Synonyms

    * glaringly