výrazne

Výrazně is a Czech adverb meaning significantly, markedly, or noticeably. It is used to express a noticeable degree or extent of an action, quality, or change, and it typically modifies verbs or adjectives. For example, in sentences like „Cena stoupla výrazně“ (The price rose significantly) or „Je výrazně lepší než dřív“ (He is significantly better than before), the word conveys that the change or quality is clearly evident.

Etymology and formation: Výrazně is formed from the adjective význačný, meaning conspicuous or expressive, with the common Czech adverbial suffix -ně, which creates adverbs from adjectives. The noun výraz (expression, feature) and the adjective význačný share the same root, relating to an identifiable trait or degree. The adverb is neutral in tone and widely used in both informal and formal registers.

Usage notes: Výrazně can modify verbs (describing how an action is performed) or adjectives (describing the degree of a quality). It does not normally modify nouns directly; for noun phrases, adjectives such as výrazný (expressive, conspicuous) are used in agreement. In formal writing, it is common and unambiguous; in more cautious contexts, alternatives like zřetelně (clearly) or markantně (markedly) may be chosen to convey nuance.

See also: význačný, výraz (expression, feature), synonyms such as zřetelně, markantně.