Markedly

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrkɪdli/

Definitions of markedly

adverb to a noticeable or significant extent; significantly

Example Sentences

A1 She was markedly taller than her sister.

A2 His English skills have improved markedly since last year.

B1 The company's profits have increased markedly in the last quarter.

B2 The impact of climate change is becoming markedly evident in our region.

C1 The new technology has markedly transformed the way we do business.

C2 The artist's style has evolved markedly over the years, showcasing a range of influences.

Examples of markedly in a Sentence

formal The company's profits have increased markedly since implementing the new strategy.

informal She improved her grades markedly after getting a tutor.

slang That new restaurant is markedly better than the one we used to go to.

figurative His confidence grew markedly as he gained more experience in his new job.

Grammatical Forms of markedly

• past tense: marked
• plural: markedly
• comparative: more markedly
• superlative: most markedly
• present tense: markedly
• future tense: will markedly
• perfect tense: have markedly
• continuous tense: is markedly
• singular: markedly
• positive degree: markedly
• infinitive: to markedly
• gerund: markedly
• participle: markedly

Origin and Evolution of markedly

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'markedly' originated from the Middle English word 'markedli', which is derived from the Old English word 'mearcian' meaning 'to mark'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'markedly' has evolved to convey the meaning of something being noticeably or significantly different or distinct from others.