Visibly

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪzəbli/

Definitions of visibly

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled visibly when she saw her friend.

A2 The child was visibly upset when he dropped his ice cream.

B1 The changes in the company were visibly apparent to all employees.

B2 The impact of the new policy was visibly seen in the increased productivity.

C1 The artist's talent was visibly evident in every brushstroke of the painting.

C2 The tension in the room was visibly palpable as the negotiations continued.

Examples of visibly in a Sentence

formal The effects of the new medication were visibly noticeable in the patient's improved condition.

informal She was visibly excited about the upcoming trip to Europe.

slang He was visibly shook after hearing the news.

figurative The tension in the room was visibly thick, making it hard to breathe.

Grammatical Forms of visibly

• past tense: was visible
• plural: visibles
• comparative: more visibly
• superlative: most visibly
• present tense: is visible
• future tense: will be visible
• perfect tense: has been visible
• continuous tense: is being visible
• singular: visible
• positive degree: visible
• infinitive: to be visible
• gerund: being visible
• participle: visibly

Origin and Evolution of visibly

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'visibly' originated from the Latin word 'visibilis', which is derived from the verb 'videre' meaning 'to see'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'visibly' has retained its meaning of something that can be seen or perceived with the eyes, with no significant changes in its usage.