signally
1
7.9
- adverb
- /ˈsɪɡnəli/
- Formal
:
notablemente
- Tokyo had, in the American view, signally failed to rise to this challenge in the 1991 Gulf War and 1994.
It felt very signally and hollow.
- It felt very signally and hollow.
Examples
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It can fairly be said that, in imposing renewed commitment to Scholasticism as a solution, Pascendi signally misdiagnosed the problem.
Academic text (2007) -
Her signally innovative approach to solving the problem earned her praise from everyone in the meeting.
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More: "Our leaders have signally failed to show any leadership in respect of the myriad problems we face."
Blog text (13) -
They have been signally brave in the day of battle.
Academic text (2009) -
The institutional constituency of the American public likely considers the study of FDR and his presidency signally important, and therefore an American history course that ignored or depreciated this topic would lose necessary public support (Reid 1984).
Academic text (1997) -
Their team signally improved their performance after receiving extra training before the competition.
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The new policy signally impacted employee satisfaction, leading to higher productivity across the board.
Synonyms
351
3.5
By a large, noticeable amount that makes a difference
330
3.9
In a way that is very noticeable or extreme
184
3.5
To a very unusual or surprising degree
144
3.4
By a large amount
101
3.5
In a way that is especially clear or important
76
3.2
In a way that is clear and easy to notice
50
1.6
In a way that people can see
30
2.8
In a way that is easy to see or recognize
28
4.3
To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way
25
3.9
In a very noticeable way that attracts attention
23
4.4
In a very beautiful or impressive way
22
4.6
In a way that is very easy to notice
17
5.2
To a very great degree
16
5.3
In a way that is easy to see or notice
13
3.6
In a way that shows someone wants to send a clear message
12
5.7
In a way that makes a big, clear difference
9
5.6
In a way that is very clear to everyone
8
5.6
In a way that makes people feel very surprised
7
4.8
In a way that is very obvious and often unpleasant
6
6.2
In a very clear and strong way that people easily notice
6
7.4
To a very large degree
4
4.4
In a way you can measure or clearly notice
3
5.2
In a way that is easy to notice
2
7.7
In a very large and impressive way
1
4.6
In a way that is easy to notice
1
7.3
In a way that shows a person wants to say something without words
In a way that can be easily noticed
In a way that people notice easily
In a way that makes people stop and look
In a way that makes people notice something
In a very clear and strong way that leaves no doubt
Antonyms
How Noticeable
25
3.9
184
3.5
- Formal
1
7.9
30
2.8
47
2.7
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Signally comes from the same root as sign and signal, a word that meant 'mark' or 'sign'. So something done signally is done in a way that stands out and is 'remarkable'.