markedly
UK/ˈmɑː.kɪd.li//ˈmɑɹ.kɪd.li/
markedly adverb: in a marked manner; distinctly, noticeably, conspicuously.
Adverb
markedly (comparative more markedly, superlative most markedly)
- In a marked manner; distinctly, noticeably, conspicuously.
- Being markedly different as a teenager can get you taunted; as an adult it can make you famous.
- Nearer the coast, the land becomes markedly more marshy, with long, winding channels striking inland from the sea, making access to some of the waterside villages rather difficult.1950 December, R. C. J. Day and R. K. Kirkland, “The Kelvedon & Tollesbury Light Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 838
Examples of markedly in a sentence
- Traditional eastern thought differs markedly from that of the west.
- The village atmosphere is markedly showcased in Sekisui House’s Hillsta development in Choa Chu Kang.
- The soft and bony tissues underlying the borders were markedly damaged by presumed explosive injuries.
Forms of markedly
| comparative | more markedly |
|---|---|
| superlative | most markedly |
| alternative form | markèdly |
Origin of markedly
From marked + -ly.
Questions about markedly
- What does markedly mean?
- Markedly means in a marked manner; distinctly, noticeably, conspicuously.
- What part of speech is markedly?
- Markedly is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce markedly?
- Markedly is pronounced /ˈmɑː.kɪd.li/ (UK).
Words near markedly in the dictionary
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