Perceptibly

adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a perceptible manner; noticeably.

    ""Where'd you get it?" demanded Limpet, perceptibly livening up for the first time since the curate's entrance."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a noticeable manner wordnet

Example

More examples

"The male has an abdomen which is slightly flattened and, moreover, curved at the tip; the female, before the laying, has hers full and perceptibly distended by its ovular contents."

Etymology

From perceptible + -ly.

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