marked
/mɑɹkt/ adjective B1- Having a visible or identifying mark.
- Having a secret mark on the back for cheating.
- Clearly evident; noticeable; conspicuous. · The eighth century BC saw a marked increase in the general wealth of Cyprus.
- Distinguished by a positive feature. · "Young" is the marked element of the old/young pair, since the usual way of asking someone's age is "How old are you?".
- Singled out; suspicious; treated with hostility; the object of vengeance. · Former police officer Johnnie suddenly found himself a marked man when his fiancée fell for a ruthless gangster.
- In police livery, as opposed to unmarked. (of a police vehicle)
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Her nose wants character; there is nothing marked in its lines.
Barker has just marked the window himself.
“I see that you have read it since you have marked it.
The assurance and jauntiness which generally marked his demeanour and dress were, however, wanting.
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