visibly

/'vizəbli/

Thân thiện

The sign was visibly displayed at the entrance.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that can be seen; perceptibly to the eye: Indicates that something is apparent or observable through sight.
   • In a way that is obvious or evident; clearly manifest: Indicates that a state, condition, or emotion is clearly apparent or noticeable, often through physical signs.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The moon was visibly bright in the clear night sky. (It was possible to see its brightness.)
  • She was visibly trembling with cold. (Her trembling was obvious and could be seen.)
  • His relief was visibly apparent when he heard the good news. (The change in his expression clearly showed his relief.)

Advanced Usage

• "Visibly different": Clearly and observably changed or altered.
  • The renovated house was visibly different from its neighbors.
• "Visibly improve": To get better in a way that can be clearly seen or noticed.
  • Her confidence visibly improved after the public speaking course.

Variants and Related Words

• Visible (adjective): Able to be seen.
  • The ship was now visible on the horizon.
• Visibility (noun): The state of being able to see or be seen.
  • Fog reduced visibility on the road to almost zero.

Synonyms

• Clearly: In a clear manner; obviously.
• Obviously: In a way that is easily perceived or understood.
• Noticeably: To a noticeable degree; perceptibly.
• Evidently: Plainly or obviously; as shown by the evidence.

Antonyms

• Invisibly: In a way that cannot be seen.
• Imperceptibly: In a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as to be barely noticeable.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. so as to be visible
   • the sign was visibly displayed
2. in a visible manner
   • he was visibly upset