noticeable
adjective
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
Example Sentences
USA Today, 12 Sep. 2022 The humidity will start to drop in the evening and will be noticeable by Wednesday morning. Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Also noticeable are the Titanic’s famous bow, as well as a portside anchor and a large anchor chain made up of links that weigh 200 pounds each. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 For as strong as the bullpen has been this season, the strain on late-inning arms since López departed has been noticeable. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 In Lab tests for pilling resistance with our abrasion tester, some pilling was noticeable, and the material did crease after being washed, but that's typical of relaxed fabrics. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 The wheal should be noticeable pretty much immediately after the intradermal injection is given, Dr. Rivard says. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 The soft white paint color ensures the breaks between boards are noticeable without visually breaking up the space. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 The spice should be noticeable, according to Lhakpa, but the ingredient, whether the potato or carrot, must truly shine. Jess Eng, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
noticeable
adjective
noticeable
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- prominent
- dramatic
- remarkable
- marked
- commanding
- striking
- impressive
- pronounced
- conspicuous
- visible
- brilliant
- outstanding
- interesting
- showy
- noisy
- emphatic
- notable
- discernible
- loud
- perceptible
- bold
- glaring
- distinguished
- detectable
- highlighted
- arresting
- noteworthy
- flamboyant
- recognizable
- eye-catching
- splashy
- observable
- catchy
- salient
- discernable
- grabby
- kenspeckle
- spectacular
- eminent
- bodacious
- fascinating
- screaming
- fancy
- ornate
- flagrant
- extravagant
- gaudy
- spotlighted
- flashy
- garish
- howling
- tawdry
- ostentatious
- absorbing
- glitzy
- pretentious
- overdone
- meretricious
- swank
- riveting
- jazzy
- engrossing
- glittery
- enthralling
- opulent
- overwrought
- florid
- swanky
- hifalutin
- highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subtle
- inconspicuous
- unremarkable
- unobtrusive
- unnoticeable
- faint
- hidden
- insignificant
- obscure
- unimportant
- concealed
- unemphatic
- dim
- subtle
- shrouded
- modest
- unflamboyant
- unaffected
- unshowy
- undistinguished
- simple
- understated
- unassuming
- quiet
- subdued
- plain
- conservative
- muted
- unpretentious
- restrained
- unflashy
- toned-down
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of noticeable are conspicuous, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.
In some situations, the words conspicuous and noticeable are roughly equivalent. However, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.
The meanings of outstanding and noticeable largely overlap; however, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.
While in some cases nearly identical to noticeable, prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.
While the synonyms remarkable and noticeable are close in meaning, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.
The words salient and noticeable can be used in similar contexts, but salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.
The words striking and noticeable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.