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audibly

/ˈɑː.də.bli/
au · di · bly

Adjective:audible
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1

In a way that is able to be heard; loudly or clearly enough to be perceived by the ear.

Example

"The entire audience gasped audibly when the magician made the piano disappear."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective audible and the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately deriving from Late Latin audibilis ('that can be heard'), from Latin audire ('to hear').

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