visibly

UK: ˈvɪzəbli | US: ˈvɪzəbli

Definition
  1. adv. in a way that can be seen or noticed

  2. adv. clearly or obviously

Structure
vis <see>ibly <adverb suffix>vis <see>ibly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

"Visibly" combines the Latin root vis- (seeing) with the adverbial suffix -ibly, forming a word that literally means "in a seeable manner." The root vis- appears in many English words related to sight (e.g., "visual," "supervise"), while -ibly systematically converts adjectives into adverbs. The word evolved from Old French visible (13th c.) and Latin visibilis, reflecting a logical progression from "able to be seen" to "in a way that is seen."

Examples
  1. The stars were visibly brighter in the countryside.

  2. She was visibly upset after the argument.

  3. The crack in the wall became visibly larger over time.

  4. His relief was visibly apparent when the results were announced.

  5. The bird’s wings were visibly trembling in the cold.