C1adverbformalacademicbusiness
US/ˈmɑːr.kɪd.li/
UK/ˈmɑː.kɪd.li/
in a way that is easy to notice, especially because of a big change or difference
In context
Sales rose markedly in the second half of the year.
The two regions differ markedly in their average incomes.
Her spoken English has improved markedly since she moved abroad.
Words that go with markedly
adverb + adjective
- markedly differentThe results were markedly different from last year's.
- markedly higherCosts were markedly higher than expected.
verb + adverb
- improve markedlyTest scores improved markedly after the new program began.
- increase markedlyRents increased markedly in the city center.
- decline markedlyTraffic declined markedly after the toll was introduced.