signally

/'signəli/

Thân thiện

The team's signally successful project earned them an award.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a remarkable, notable, or conspicuous manner: Used to emphasize that something is done to a very great or striking degree. 2. In a manner that serves as a signal or sign: Used to indicate that something is done in a way that communicates or represents something specific.

Usage and Examples

• As an intensifier meaning "remarkably" or "conspicuously":
  • The team was signally unsuccessful in their attempts to qualify. (The team was remarkably/notably unsuccessful.)
  • He failed signally to meet the basic requirements. (He failed in a very conspicuous and complete way.)
• In the sense of "as a signal" (less common):
  • The flag was waved signally to indicate the start of the race. (The flag was waved in a manner that served as a signal.)

Advanced Usage

• "Signally" is a formal adverb, most frequently used to intensify negative outcomes (e.g., , ), though it can be used with positive outcomes as well (e.g., ). It emphasizes the degree or visibility of the success or failure.
• It can be used to mean "in a way that is exemplary or serves as a model," though this usage is now rare.

Variants and Related Words

• Signal (adjective): Striking, notable, or conspicuous.
  • The event was a signal achievement for the organization.
• Signal (noun): A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or an instruction.
• Signal (verb): To transmit information or instructions by means of a signal.

Synonyms

• Remarkably
• Notably
• Conspicuously
• Eminently
• Strikingly

Antonyms

• Inconspicuously
• Unremarkably
• Typically

Notes on Usage

• "Signally" is not a common word in everyday conversation; it is more typical of formal writing, analysis, or historical texts.
• Avoid confusing it with the more common adverb "singularly," which also means "in a remarkable or noticeable way" but carries a stronger connotation of being unusual or exceptional. ( talented vs. unsuccessful).

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a signal manner
   • signally inappropriate methods
2. as a signal
   • a term that is used signally rather than symbolically

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unmistakably
• remarkably