был заметно

was noticeably

→ быть

phrase Rare #50,010

was noticeably Used before an adjective or participle to say that someone was visibly in a particular state. The form был is masculine; feminine is была, as in была заметно смущена.

RU: Он был заметно уставшим после долгой поездки.

EN: He was noticeably tired after the long trip.

Том был заметно потрясен.

Tom was visibly shocked.

Том был заметно расстроен.

Tom was visibly upset.

Том был заметно разочарован.

Tom was visibly disappointed.