Obviously true by simple observation. The definition of evident is obvious or easily understand. ... An example of evident used as an adjective is an evident fact, which is that two plus two equals four.

Is obvious a synonym for evident?

Some common synonyms of evident are apparent, clear, distinct, manifest, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion.

What does it mean if something is evident?

evident, manifest, patent, distinct, obvious, apparent, plain, clear mean readily perceived or apprehended. evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion. an evident fondness for sweets manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required.