Marked meaning

What does “marked” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“marked” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: strongly marked; easily noticeable.

marked

adjective

  1. strongly marked; easily noticeable

    “walked with a marked limp”

    “a pronounced flavor of cinnamon”

    Synonymspronounced
  2. singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate

    “a marked man”

  3. having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination

    “played with marked cards”

    “a scar-marked face”

    Oppositesunmarked

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University