/ mɑːkt; NAmE mɑːrkt/ adjective
1.
easy to see
SYN noticeable , distinct :
a marked difference / improvement
a marked increase in profits
She is quiet and studious, in marked contrast to her sister.
2.
( linguistics ) ( of a word or form of a word ) showing a particular feature or style, such as being formal or informal
OPP unmarked
► mark·ed·ly / ˈmɑːkɪdli; NAmE ˈmɑːrk-/ adverb :
Her background is markedly different from her husband's.
This year's sales have risen markedly.
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IDIOMS
- a marked man / woman