visibly
gb/vˈɪzɪbli/ us/vˈɪzɪbli/
B1
English
láthatóan, szemmel láthatóan, észrevehetően
B1
1
láthatóan
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is visibly [adjective] / [something] moves visibly
The wall was visibly damp after the storm.
A fal a vihar után láthatóan nedves volt.
The old sign had been visibly repaired in several places.
A régi táblát több helyen láthatóan megjavították.
The needle moved visibly as the pressure changed.
Learner examples
The glass is visibly cracked.
Az üveg láthatóan megrepedt.
Her hands were visibly shaking.
A keze láthatóan remegett.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse adverb visibly with the adjective visible; also avoid the misspelling *visiblely.
Meaning
in a way you can see
Collocations
visibly damaged
|visibly dirty
|visibly worn
|visibly cracked
|visibly shaking
|visibly trembling
|visibly leaking
|visibly moving
|visibly stained
|visibly thinner
Synonyms
clearly (More general; not always about sight.)
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plainly (Often suggests it should be obvious to anyone.)
Antonyms
invisibly (Not able to be seen.)
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imperceptibly (So slight it cannot be noticed.)
Themes
perception
|daily_life
Definition
In a way that people can see.
In a way that can be seen or noticed by looking.
B2
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láthatóan
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is visibly [emotion/adjective]
He was visibly upset when he heard the news.
Láthatóan feldúlta, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
She became visibly nervous as the interview began.
Az interjú kezdetekor láthatóan ideges lett.
The crowd was visibly relieved when the announcement was made.
Learner examples
He was visibly angry.
Láthatóan dühös volt.
She looked visibly tired.
Láthatóan fáradtnak tűnt.
Common mistake:
Visibly often describes something shown on the outside (face, body, voice). For purely mental states, English often prefers clearly or obviously.
Meaning
in a noticeable, obvious way
Collocations
visibly upset
|visibly angry
|visibly nervous
|visibly relieved
|visibly shocked
|visibly shaken
|visibly uncomfortable
|visibly annoyed
|visibly excited
|visibly distressed
Synonyms
noticeably (Focuses on being easy to notice, without the visual emphasis.)
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obviously (Stronger; suggests it is clear to everyone.)
Antonyms
calmly (Describes an absence of visible emotion or reaction in this context.)
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unemotionally (Suggests feelings are not shown outwardly.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|social
Definition
In a way that is easy to notice.
In a way that is easy to notice, especially because it shows in someone’s appearance, behavior, or voice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
visibly
IPA
GB/vˈɪzɪbli/
US/vˈɪzɪbli/
Syllables & stress
vis - ibly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: visibly
- Plural: visiblies
Expressions
visibly pregnant
1/vˈɪzɪbli pɹˈɛɡnənt/
fixed phrase
obviously pregnant in appearance
Easy to see that someone is pregnant.
Examples
- By the time of the wedding, she was visibly pregnant.
- She was visibly pregnant when she returned to work.
- The actor was visibly pregnant during the final season.
Learner examples
- She is visibly pregnant.
visibly so
1/vˈɪzɪbli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
clearly true in appearance
Used to say something is clearly shown.
Examples
- He was nervous, visibly so, as he walked onto the stage.
- The building had been neglected—visibly so—from the street.
- She was exhausted, and visibly so after the long trip.
Learner examples
- He was angry, visibly so.
visibly upset
1/vˈɪzɪbli ʌpsˈɛt/
fixed phrase
clearly showing distress
Other people can see that someone is upset.
Examples
- He was visibly upset about the decision.
- She was visibly upset by the comment and left the room.
- The child was visibly upset when his toy broke.
Learner examples
- He is visibly upset.