marked

marked · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Clearly noticeable; evident; striking.

  2. 2.

    Made a visible impression on; put a mark on.

  3. 3.

    Having a visible mark or marks; bearing a distinguishing sign.

  4. 4.

    Singled out as a target for attack or unpleasant treatment.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marked man/woman — someone targeted for harm
  • •
    marked difference — a clear, noticeable distinction
  • •
    marked improvement — significant progress

Related words

Antonyms: imperceptible, slight, subtle
See also: conspicuous, mark, noticeable, obvious
Synonyms: conspicuous, distinct, noticeable, obvious, pronounced

Etymology

From Old English mearc ("boundary, sign, mark"), from Proto-Germanic markō. Related to German Mark and Dutch merk.