certainly obvious

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "certainly obvious" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize that something is clear or evident without needing further explanation. Example: "The solution to the problem was certainly obvious to anyone who had studied the material."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Encyclopedias

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

It's certainly obvious in Iowa that candidates are investing a lot more time in television interviews than they are on the campaign trail.

The New York Times

It's certainly obvious to Jeremy Corbyn, who has a whole policy built around the idea: scrap tuition fees completely, and fund the £10bn required by raising national insurance or corporation tax or borrowing money from unicorns or something.

The Guardian

It is certainly obvious that Jocelin was one of the most respected figures in the kingdom.

Wikipedia

It is certainly obvious that there is a need to develop a better understanding of how teamwork impacts patient safety.

BMC Health Services Research

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

54 human-written examples

The salute is certainly an "obvious" form of resistance — obvious insofar as it is recognizable to anyone around the world who has been in contact with Western popular culture in recent years.

Vice

Certainly, no obvious once-in-a-generation rival like Barack Obama lurks in the wings.

Independent

There certainly are obvious similarities, especially with regard to the mainstreaming of the politics of hate.

The Guardian - Opinion

The equally logical but different aspects of Japanese music and Western music are certainly most obvious and striking.

Encyclopedia Britannica

They are, certainly, an obvious place to look for space to build those extra 1,000 homes and make a dent in that 21,000 waiting list.

The Guardian

"Beyond Glory," which has toured military installations and been seen at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, is certainly not obvious fare for a warm summer evening in New York.

The New York Times

But to play music through the watch not the iPhone you have to force touch the screen and change the source to the watch, which was certainly not obvious.

The Guardian - Tech

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "certainly obvious" to emphasize a point that requires no further explanation due to its self-evident nature.

Common error

Avoid pairing "certainly obvious" with other intensifying adverbs. For example, do not say "very certainly obvious" as it creates unnecessary redundancy.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "certainly obvious" functions as an intensifying adjective phrase. "Certainly" modifies "obvious", emphasizing the self-evident nature of something. Ludwig AI confirms its usability, indicating it correctly emphasizes clarity.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

25%

Encyclopedias

25%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "certainly obvious" is a grammatically sound expression used to emphasize the self-evident nature of a statement. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability, although it appears relatively infrequently in written English. Its neutral register makes it suitable for various contexts, including news, science, and general communication. While the phrase effectively conveys strong agreement, careful writers should avoid redundancy by not combining it with other intensifiers. Alternative phrases such as "undeniably apparent" or "patently clear" can provide subtle variations in emphasis.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

undeniably apparent

Replaces "certainly" with "undeniably", emphasizing the lack of doubt.

patently clear

Substitutes both words for stronger synonyms, indicating an easily perceived clarity.

plainly evident

Uses "plainly" to suggest simplicity and ease of understanding.

clearly manifest

Replaces "obvious" with "manifest" indicating something easily perceived.

unquestionably obvious

Adds "unquestionably" for stronger emphasis on the certainty.

indisputably clear

Uses "indisputably" to highlight the lack of debate or disagreement.

absolutely evident

Replaces "certainly" with "absolutely", indicating a total lack of doubt.

unmistakably apparent

Uses "unmistakably" to emphasize the impossibility of misunderstanding.

obviously true

Shifts focus to the truth aspect of the statement.

unarguably obvious

Highlights the impossibility of arguing against the obviousness.

FAQs

What does "certainly obvious" mean?

The phrase "certainly obvious" means something is undeniably clear and evident, requiring no further explanation or proof.

Are there alternatives to "certainly obvious"?

Yes, you can use phrases like "undeniably apparent", "patently clear", or "plainly evident" depending on the context.

How can I use "certainly obvious" in a sentence?

You might say, "It is certainly obvious that further investment is needed" or "The advantages of this approach are certainly obvious".

Is "certainly obvious" formal or informal?

The phrase "certainly obvious" can be used in both formal and informal contexts, although it may be perceived as slightly less formal than alternatives like "indisputably clear".