English Reference
Word adverb

noticeably

adv.
US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbɫi/ UK /nˈəʊtɪsəbli/ no·tice·ably
Definition
  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    in a way that is easy to see, hear, or feel.

    to a degree that is easily perceived or detected by the senses or the mind.

    Simple

    “The weather has become noticeably colder over the last few days.”

    In context

    “The patient's condition improved noticeably after the new treatment was administered, much to the relief of the medical staff.”

    Usage

    Typically modifies adjectives or verbs to highlight a visible or measurable difference.

    Teacher's tip

    Learners often use 'very' or 'really' when 'noticeably' would provide a more precise, B2-level description of a change.

    Synonyms
    clearlymarkedlydistinctlyperceptibly
    Antonyms
    imperceptiblyslightly
Real-world usage

“It will also turn noticeably cooler in the coming days with temperatures falling below average across the UK.”

BBC News· 17 Aug 2026

“However, temperatures in northern and western areas of the country will be noticeably lower than Thursday, which was the hottest day of 2026.”

BBC News· 14 Aug 2026
Etymology

From noticeable + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated