noticeably
noticeably — adverb
1. such that most people can easily see, hear, feel, or become aware of it
such that most people can easily see, hear, feel, or become aware of it
It was noticeably cooler in the shade of the old banyan tree.
noticeably + comparative adjective (cooler)
After Priya switched to a healthier diet, her energy levels improved noticeably.
The team's performance declined noticeably after their star player was injured.
The revised textbook was noticeably different from the previous edition.
A noticeably large crowd gathered at the station entrance before sunrise.
- markedly
more formal; suggests a sharp, clearly defined difference
- distinctly
emphasizes clear separation from surroundings or alternatives
- visibly
restricted to what can be seen; more concrete
- significantly
adds the connotation of importance or consequence beyond mere perceptibility
- imperceptibly
the opposite — in a way that cannot be noticed at all
- slightly
to a small degree, not necessarily enough to be noticed
文法句型
noticeably + adjective/comparative
verb + noticeably
noticeably + little/few
用法筆記
Most often used before comparative adjectives (noticeably warmer, noticeably quieter) or after verbs of change (improved noticeably, declined noticeably). Can precede 'little' or 'few' to emphasize a surprisingly small amount — e.g. 'noticeably little progress'.