# markedly

/ˈmɑɹkədɫi/ (US) · /mˈɑːkɪdli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/markedly
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

in a way that is very easy to see or notice. You use this when there is a big, clear change or difference.

For teachers: to a significant or very noticeable degree. Often used to modify adjectives or verbs that describe change, comparison, or contrast.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it describes.

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