marked -
adj. 1 having a visible mark.
2 clearly noticeable; evident (a
marked difference).
3 (of playing-cards) having distinctive marks on their backs to assist cheating.
marked man 1 a person whose conduct is watched with suspicion or hostility.
2 a person destined to succeed.
markedly adv. markedness n. [OE (past part. of MARK(1))]