Synonyms for

Markedly

Verb / ˈmɑ:rkʌdli: / / ˈmɑ:rkɪdli: / Another word for markedly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a clear and noticeable way; significantly.

Synonyms & similar words

noticeably significantly distinctly obviously clearly appreciably considerably substantially materially dramatically marked conspicuously eminently outstandingly notably remarkably strikingly visibly decidedly expressively

Synonyms by register

Formal

significantly considerably noticeably distinctly

Informal

a lot really very big time

Literary

eminently strikingly manifestly

Antonyms

slightly inconspicuously unnoticeably subtly negligibly barely

Common collocations

  • markedly improved
  • markedly different
  • markedly increased
  • markedly decreased
  • markedly higher
  • markedly lower
  • markedly affected

Word family

noun mark
adjective marked

Usage note

This adverb emphasizes a significant or noticeable degree of difference or change. It is generally used in formal and academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Her mood improved markedly after she went for a walk.
  2. The temperature has dropped markedly since yesterday afternoon.
  3. The team's performance improved markedly with the new coach.
  4. The economy has grown markedly in the last quarter.
  5. The flowers in the garden have grown markedly taller since last week.

Quotes

  • 'I will not be intimidated by the marked increase in terrorist activity.' - George W. Bush
  • 'Nothing has changed more in the social and cultural history of America than the position of women, except the position of blacks.' - Alice Kessler-Harris
  • 'The marked man neither hears nor speaks in the same way as an unmarked man.' - John Berger

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