What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
markedly
Example
The temperature has dropped markedly since yesterday. [markedly: adverb]
Example
Her mood improved markedly after she received the good news. [markedly: adverb]
distinctly
Example
I distinctly remember telling you about the meeting. [distinctly: adverb]
Example
The sound of the waves was distinctly audible from our hotel room. [distinctly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Distinctly is more commonly used than markedly in everyday language, especially in spoken English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between markedly and distinctly?
Markedly is more formal than distinctly, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
