visibly
VIHZ-uh-blee
Visibly (adv) means In a way that can be plainly seen; obviously. Example: “She was visibly relieved when the test results came back clear.”
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In a way that can be plainly seen; obviously.
"She was visibly relieved when the test results came back clear."
How to use visibly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishObviously or noticeably, in a way others can plainly see.
Common pairings
visibly upset
visibly shaken
visibly relieved
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more visibly
- Superlative
- most visibly
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Etymology
From visible plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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What does “visibly” mean?
The word “visibly” means in a way that can be plainly seen; obviously. In plain terms, obviously or noticeably, in a way others can plainly see.
How do you pronounce “visibly”?
“Visibly” is pronounced VIHZ-uh-blee (/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “visibly” in a sentence?
Here is “visibly” used in a sentence: “She was visibly relieved when the test results came back clear.”
What is the opposite of “visibly”?
The opposite of “visibly” — its antonyms — are hiddenly, invisibly and latently.
What part of speech is “visibly”?
“Visibly” is an adverb.
Is “visibly” a common word?
“Visibly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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