WordGarden.ionoticeably
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /nˈəʊtɪsəbli/
US
- /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
Meanings
Adverb
in a way that is easy to notice; to a noticeable degree
Beyond the definition
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the tension? It wasn't subtle. It was easy to see or feel. "Noticeably" describes something in that way: clear enough for people to observe without much effort. It's more than just "a little bit." It's enough to stand out. Someone's mood might change noticeably, a new haircut might look noticeably different, or the room might become noticeably colder. Think of it as a change or quality that catches your attention on its own.
The word "noticeably" functions as an adverb, modifying verbs or adjectives to indicate that something is easily perceived or apparent. It suggests a degree of clarity or prominence—the thing being described isn't hidden or subtle; it's readily observable.
You might say, "The economy has improved noticeably in recent months," meaning the improvement is clear and measurable. Or perhaps, "She was noticeably upset by the news," indicating her distress was obvious to others. It implies a difference that is significant enough to be remarked upon—not just a minor change, but one that's readily apparent. "Noticeably" isn't about why something is observed, only that it is. A skilled artist might create a painting with noticeably vibrant colors, or a chef might prepare a dish with noticeably fresh ingredients.
It's important to distinguish "noticeably" from the verb "notice." While "notice" means to become aware of something, "noticeably" describes the quality of that thing—how easily it's perceived. So, if you notice a change and that change is easy to see or feel, then the situation has changed noticeably.
Examples
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Temperature
The room was noticeably warmer than the hallway.
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Traffic
Traffic was noticeably lighter during the school holidays.
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Food taste
The soup tasted noticeably better after we added salt.
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Physical reaction
She tried to sound calm, but her hands were shaking noticeably.
More examplesFewer examples
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Workplace absence
Several senior managers were noticeably absent from the meeting.
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Design comparison
The new design is noticeably different from the old one.
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Used with (collocations)
- noticeably different
- noticeably better
- noticeably absent
- noticeably higher
Word family
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- salience
- detectability
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- noticeablyadverb