marked
1 of 2adjective
ˈmärkt 
1
: having an identifying mark
marked playing cards
2
or
ˈmär-kəd : having a distinctive or emphasized character has a marked drawl
3
a
: enjoying fame or notoriety
Winning the tournament made her a marked woman.
b
: being an object of attack, suspicion, or vengeance
To his enemies, the rebel leader was a marked man.
4
: overtly signaled by a linguistic feature
with most English nouns the plural is the marked number
markedly
ˈmär-kəd-lē
adverb markedness
ˈmär-kəd-nəs
noun marked
2 of 2past tense of mark entry 2
Synonyms
Adjective
- arresting
- bodacious
- bold
- brilliant
- catchy
- commanding
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- emphatic
- eye-catching
- flamboyant
- grabby
- kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
- noisy
- noticeable
- prominent
- pronounced
- remarkable
- showy
- splashy
- striking
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Example Sentences
Adjective He speaks with a marked accent. There was a marked change in her attitude. There's been a marked improvement in the weather.
Recent Examples on the Web
San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023 Recent satellite images taken of funeral homes and crematoriums in several Chinese cities show a marked increase in activity, as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country and as reliable numbers on the death toll have become hard to find. —Time, 12 Jan. 2023 The Florida Keys have seen a marked increase in Cuban migrants seeking asylum; 80 individuals were sent back to Cuba just last week. —Devika Rao, The Week, 3 Jan. 2023 These factors combined have resulted in a marked increase in US shoppers in Europe. —Dana Givens, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022 Police charged the driver with OVI, failing to drive within marked lanes, a faulty rear license plate light, and driving upon sidewalks, lawns, or curbs. —cleveland, 4 Feb. 2023 Historically, child gun deaths have occurred in the same neighborhoods that are experiencing the marked rise in gun violence today. —Albert Sun, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2022 Hochschild cites the significant change in gender roles and the labor market in the 50 years leading up to World War I—particularly the marked rise in women’s workforce participation, and the concurrent rise in the (still very low) divorce rate. —Joanna Scutts, The New Republic, 18 Oct. 2022 All vaccine–booster combinations resulted in a marked rise in antibodies after two weeks, ranging from a 4-fold to a 76-fold increase from pre-booster levels. —Fortune, 20 Oct. 2021 See More
Adjective
Since then, doctors working in the region’s trauma hospitals have noticed a marked increase in injuries and deaths from falls off the wall. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023 Recent satellite images taken of funeral homes and crematoriums in several Chinese cities show a marked increase in activity, as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country and as reliable numbers on the death toll have become hard to find. —Time, 12 Jan. 2023 The Florida Keys have seen a marked increase in Cuban migrants seeking asylum; 80 individuals were sent back to Cuba just last week. —Devika Rao, The Week, 3 Jan. 2023 These factors combined have resulted in a marked increase in US shoppers in Europe. —Dana Givens, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022 Police charged the driver with OVI, failing to drive within marked lanes, a faulty rear license plate light, and driving upon sidewalks, lawns, or curbs. —cleveland, 4 Feb. 2023 Historically, child gun deaths have occurred in the same neighborhoods that are experiencing the marked rise in gun violence today. —Albert Sun, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2022 Hochschild cites the significant change in gender roles and the labor market in the 50 years leading up to World War I—particularly the marked rise in women’s workforce participation, and the concurrent rise in the (still very low) divorce rate. —Joanna Scutts, The New Republic, 18 Oct. 2022 All vaccine–booster combinations resulted in a marked rise in antibodies after two weeks, ranging from a 4-fold to a 76-fold increase from pre-booster levels. —Fortune, 20 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing marked
Kids Definition
marked
adjective ˈmärkt
1
: having an identifying mark
a marked card
2
: noticeable, conspicuous
speaks with a marked accent
3
a
: being a person on whom attention is focused
b
: being an object of attack or suspicion
a marked man
markedly
ˈmär-kəd-lē
adverb marked 1 of 2
adjective
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- noticeable
- prominent
- commanding
- remarkable
- dramatic
- pronounced
- conspicuous
- striking
- impressive
- visible
- highlighted
- brilliant
- emphatic
- distinguished
- outstanding
- interesting
- showy
- bold
- notable
- noisy
- flamboyant
- arresting
- discernible
- glaring
- loud
- recognizable
- splashy
- noteworthy
- detectable
- perceptible
- kenspeckle
- salient
- catchy
- eye-catching
- observable
- spotlighted
- discernable
- eminent
- bodacious
- grabby
- screaming
- spectacular
- flagrant
- ornate
- fascinating
- gaudy
- fancy
- howling
- extravagant
- swank
- tawdry
- garish
- flashy
- glitzy
- ostentatious
- absorbing
- riveting
- swanky
- overdone
- glittery
- jazzy
- meretricious
- enthralling
- pretentious
- engrossing
- overwrought
- florid
- opulent
- hifalutin
- highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inconspicuous
- hidden
- unremarkable
- subtle
- concealed
- unobtrusive
- shrouded
- faint
- obscure
- unflamboyant
- insignificant
- unimportant
- unaffected
- unnoticeable
- undistinguished
- unemphatic
- dim
- modest
- plain
- unshowy
- quiet
- subtle
- simple
- subdued
- muted
- understated
- restrained
- unassuming
- conservative
- unpretentious
- unflashy
- toned-down
marked
2 of 2verb
1
as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker Synonyms & Similar Words
- labeled
- labelled
- stamped
- identified
- designated
- tagged
- ticketed
- earmarked
- termed
- named
- titled
- captioned
- hallmarked
- branded
- tabbed
- called
- styled
- entitled
- stigmatized
2
as in characterized
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion Synonyms & Similar Words
- characterized
- distinguished
- differentiated
- customized
- individualized
- particularized
3
as in recorded
to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
- recorded
- noted
- reported
- logged
- transcribed
- registered
- entered
- set down
- chronicled
- wrote down
- took down
- inscribed
- notched
- jotted (down)
- put down
- scored
- minuted
- enregistered
- chalked (up)