Definition

Something that is very clear or easy to see, to the point that it seems unnecessary to point it out.

Example

The solution to the problem was overobvious, making the discussion pointless.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, I thought the plot was a bit overobvious.

Exactly! I could predict what would happen next.

Right? It was like they were just pointing it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overobvious → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "obvious" (from Latin "obvius", meaning in the way or easily seen). The word "overobvious" means excessively clear or evident, to the point of being unremarkable.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'excessively' clear — 'over-' means too much, and 'obvious' means easily seen. This helps you remember that 'overobvious' describes something that is so clear it hardly needs mentioning.

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