markedly

American  

[mahr-kid-lee] / ˈmɑr kɪd li /

adverb

1. in a strikingly noticeable or conspicuous way.

   Living standards are markedly lower in these neighborhoods.

   These meetings will differ markedly from the informal talks that have occured over the last five years.

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Etymology

Origin of markedly

marked ( def. ) + -ly

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

While Julius Baer cautioned that activity levels slowed markedly in April after a strong first quarter, the update leaves it in good shape for the rest of the year, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But how do you solve a problem like Alan Jay Lerner’s book, written for a sensibility markedly more wholesome than our own?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It was markedly quicker at Fir Park, though there was only one thing to review.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The situation will worsen further if energy supply dislocations extend into next year, inflation expectations become markedly less anchored, and financial conditions tighten sharply.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Fly has located a place of significant interest. The ground looks markedly different from here. It stands to reason that we could find a sample that contains signs of an ancient water supply there.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

Related Words

• considerably
• conspicuously
• decidedly
• greatly
• notably
• noticeably
• obviously
• remarkably
• strikingly