markedly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of markedly
Explanation
If something happens in a significant way or to a great degree, you can say it occurs markedly. If the price of milk rises markedly, you'll notice it the next time you're grocery shopping. When the acting on your favorite bad TV show improves markedly, you might guess that all the actors took acting lessons over the summer. And if the speed limit in your city is markedly lowered, you'll feel a lot safer riding your bike around town. The adverb markedly comes from marked and its sense of "having a mark," from the Old English mearc, "sign or mark."
Example Sentences
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His testimony comes as the Fed’s interest-rate committee has moved markedly in the direction of possible rate hikes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Many experts predict a markedly automated future in the coming decades, with smart appliances increasingly talking to each other and any available wall sporting a giant screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Unless voter turnout is markedly higher than expected, he doesn’t see an easy path for Steyer coming back, especially because it would require Steyer resoundingly beating Becerra in the late vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Different festivals appear to have adopted markedly different pricing strategies - such as moving to day events or offering less camping - leading to diverging real costs for music lovers across the UK festival circuit.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
“Yes ma’am it is,” Lydia said, with a markedly thicker Southern accent than normal.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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