German word

sichtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪçtlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbvisibly

Example

Das Publikum war sichtlich bewegt.

The audience was visibly moved.

Illustration for sichtlich (visibly)

More examples

Das Wetter wurde sichtlich schlechter.

The weather became visibly worse.

Core concept

A hidden condition becomes apparent through clear external evidence.

Common phrases

  • sichtlich nervös

    visibly nervous

  • sichtlich erleichtert

    visibly relieved

  • sichtlich enttäuscht

    visibly disappointed

Similar words

anscheinend: Apparently, based on circumstances, but without full certainty.
offenbar: Clearly indicated by observation or reliable reports.
deutlich: Clearly enough to be perceived by the senses.
merklich: Noticeably, especially as a change or difference that can be sensed.

Definition in German

Verwendet als Adverb, um auszudrücken, dass etwas für jemanden augenscheinlich oder offenbar sichtbar ist.

Word origin

Sicht developed from the Germanic word family of sehen, and adding -lich creates sichtlich for something perceptible or apparent to an observer.

Usage tips

  • Sichtlich presents an inference based on observable signs, whereas anscheinend can indicate an appearance without emphasizing directly visible evidence.

Other meanings

  • obviouslyadverb
  • clearlyadverb

Opposites

  • unmerklichimperceptiblyadverb
  • unbemerktunnoticedadverb

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