# visibly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈvɪzəbli/ · VIZ-uh-blee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is easily seen or noticed; clearly apparent.

## Examples

- The temperature dropped visibly as the sun set.
- He was visibly relieved when he heard the good news.
- The effects of the new policy were visibly positive.

## Synonyms

- noticeably — In a way that is easy to notice.
- clearly — In a way that is easy to understand or see.
- evidently — In a way that is obvious from the facts.
- manifestly — In a way that is very clear and obvious.

## Antonyms

- invisibly — In a way that cannot be seen.
- imperceptibly — In a way that is so slight or gradual as to be unnoticeable.

## Common patterns

- visibly + adjective — Describes an adjective that is clearly apparent. — The room was visibly cleaner after the maid finished.
- visibly + adverb — Describes another adverb in a way that is easily seen or noticed. — The project progressed visibly slowly due to lack of resources.

## Collocations

- visibly shaken — She was visibly shaken after the accident.
- visibly tired — He looked visibly tired after the long flight.
- visibly improved — Her health has visibly improved since she started the new treatment.
- visibly upset — The child was visibly upset when his toy broke.

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