NYT Dictionary

NOTABLY

/nˈoʊtʌbli/
AdverbNO-ta-blyno-ta-bly · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

As a pointed example; in a notable manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English notably, notabili, notablelyche, equivalent to notable + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

signallyunusuallyremarkablyuncoacutelyamplyblatantlyboldlyconspicuouslyeminently

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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