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noticeable
adjective no·tice·able \ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl\
: able to be easily seen or noticed
Full Definition of NOTICEABLE
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: worthy of notice
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First Known Use of NOTICEABLE
1796
Related to NOTICEABLE
- Synonyms
- arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
Synonym Discussion of NOTICEABLE
noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation <a piano recital with no noticeable errors>. remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment <a film of remarkable intelligence and wit>. prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background <a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town>. outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind <honored for her outstanding contributions to science>. conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind <conspicuous bureaucratic waste>. salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it <the salient points of the speech>. striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision <the region's striking poverty>.
NOTICEABLE Defined for Kids
noticeable
adjective no·tice·able \ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl\
Definition of NOTICEABLE for Kids
: deserving notice : likely to attract attention <a noticeable spot>
— no·tice·ably \-blē\ adverb <The volume got noticeably louder.>
Synonym Discussion of NOTICEABLE
noticeable and outstanding mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable is used for something that is likely to be observed. <There's been a noticeable improvement in your grades.> outstanding is used for something that attracts notice because it rises above and is better than others of the same kind. <She's an outstanding tennis player.>
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