markedly
adverb
Simple meaning
In a clearly noticeable way.
Pronunciation
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mahrkuhdleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɑɹkədli
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Definition
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adverb
In a clearly noticeable manner
“Sales of luxury cars dropped markedly.”
In a marked manner; distinctly, noticeably, conspicuously.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: In a clearly noticeable manner
Used this way, markedly is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“Sales of luxury cars dropped markedly.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified.
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