audible
- capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.
Origin of audible
Related Words for audibly
certainly, plainly, undoubtedly, obviously, openly, definitely, surely, distinctly, precisely, apparently, evidently, positively, seemingly, loudly, acutely, decidedly, indubitably, markedly, purely, sharplyExamples from the Web for audibly
Contemporary Examples of audibly
If the crowd started to audibly sing one of his songs, he would lose track of the vocal and launch into screams of encouragement.
“His tone of voice, too, was audibly less forceful than it normally is,” Givens continued.
Al Gore may have beaten George W. Bush on points in their first debate in 2000, but he audibly sighed.
By the end of the episode, the two shared a short, but sweet kiss, silencing the frustrated fans and making America audibly "aww."
Historical Examples of audibly
I will hourly pray for that happy time, whispered as audibly Mr. Solmes.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
She groaned her admiration so audibly, that they all turned round.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
She was fingering the revolver on the bureau behind her, and breathing fast and audibly.
The Eternal CityHall Caine
Mary's lips muttered some words in audibly, and they parted.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
He was breathing deeply and audibly, and the girl's touch did not arouse him.
Janet of the DunesHarriet T. Comstock
audible
- perceptible to the hearing; loud enough to be heard
- American football a change of playing tactics called by the quarterback when the offense is lined up at the line of scrimmage
Word Origin for audible
Word Origin and History for audibly
audible
1520s, from Middle French audible and directly from Late Latin audibilis, from Latin audire "to hear," from PIE *awis-dh-yo-, from root *au- "to perceive" (see audience). Related: Audibly.