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- [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
- /əˈblɪv i əs/
- /əˈblɪv.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
- /əˈblɪv i əs/
Definitions of obliviously word
- adjective obliviously unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration. 1
- adjective obliviously forgetful; without remembrance or memory: oblivious of my former failure. 1
- adjective obliviously Archaic. inducing forgetfulness. 1
- noun obliviously In an oblivious manner. 1
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Origin of obliviously
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin oblīviōsus forgetful, equivalent to oblīvī(scī) to for-get + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Obliviously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obliviously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
obliviously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obliviously
adverb obliviously
- ignorantly — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- unconsciously — not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
- unknowingly — ignorant or unaware: unknowing aid to the enemy.
- unwittingly — inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
Antonyms for obliviously
adverb obliviously
- knowingly — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
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