Visiblement (en. Visibly)

/viziblmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a way that can be perceived by sight.
He is visibly tired after this long day.
Il est visiblement fatigué après cette longue journée.
Clearly or obviously.
She is visibly happy to receive this award.
Elle est visiblement heureuse de recevoir ce prix.
In such a way that it is apparent to all.
The changes in the company are visibly felt.
Les changements dans l'entreprise se font visiblement sentir.

Etymology

Formed from 'visible' and the suffix '-ment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Visibly worried
Apparent that a person is concerned.
Visiblement inquiet
Visibly satisfied
Indicates that someone seems happy.
Visiblement satisfait
Visibly angry
Clear that someone is upset.
Visiblement en colère

Related Words

visible
That which can be seen.
visible
visibility
Characteristic of that which can be perceived by sight.
visibilité

Slang Meanings

Clear as day
It's visibly clear as day, he won't come.
C'est visiblement clair comme de l'eau de roche, il ne viendra pas.
It's obvious
This delay is visibly obvious, everyone notices it.
Ce retard est visiblement flagrant, tout le monde le remarque.