markedly
adv. degree B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹkədɫi// UK //mˈɑːkɪdli// marked·ly
adv. in a way that is very easy to see or notice. You use this when there is a big, clear change or difference.
adv. to a significant or very noticeable degree. Often used to modify adjectives or verbs that describe change, comparison, or contrast.
The weather is markedly colder today.
The quality of the video calls improved markedly after the office upgraded its internet connection.
Consumer behavior shifted markedly during the economic downturn, with a clear preference for essential goods over luxury items emerging across all demographics.
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it describes.