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Obviously
/ˈɒb.vɪəs.li/adverb
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Obviously is used to indicate that something is clear, apparent, and requires little explanation, making it a handy tool for emphasizing self-evident truths in discussions. In modern usage, it often carries a subtle tone of exasperation or sarcasm, especially in debates or everyday conversations where the obviousness might not be shared by everyone.
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Linguistic studies from the Corpus of Contemporary American English reveal that 'obviously' is uttered over 50 times per million words in spoken language, often correlating with increased perceived confidence—but it can backfire in negotiations, where its use has been shown to reduce agreement rates by up to 20% due to sounding dismissive.
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