legibly
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Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is clear enough to be read easily.
Usage
The adverb "legibly" describes the action of writing or printing text so that its characters are distinct and can be deciphered without difficulty. It emphasizes the quality of the output as being readable.
Examples
- Please fill out the form and sign your name legibly.
- The instructions were printed legibly on the label.
- He writes very legibly, so his notes are easy to understand.
Advanced Usage
- "legibly" vs. "readably": While often used interchangeably, "legibly" more specifically refers to the physical clarity of handwriting or typography, whereas "readably" can also refer to the comprehensibility of the content's style and structure.
- The ancient text was preserved legibly on the stone, but its meaning was not readably clear to modern scholars.
Variants and Related Words
- Legible (adjective): (Of handwriting or print) clear enough to read.
- Her handwriting is neat and legible.
- Legibility (noun): The quality of being clear enough to be read.
- The legibility of the document was poor due to the faded ink.
Synonyms
- Clearly
- Readably
- Decipherably
Antonyms
- Illegibly
- Unreadably
Adverb
- in a legible manner
- you must write legibly