# noticeably

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbɫi/ (US) · /nˈəʊtɪsəbli/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/noticeably
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. clearly or significantly

adverb · CEFR B2

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

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

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

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

## Examples

- The weather is noticeably colder today.
- After the new manager arrived, the atmosphere in the office became noticeably more relaxed and productive.
- The city's skyline has changed noticeably over the last decade, with glass-fronted skyscrapers now dominating the view where historic brick warehouses once stood.

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