notable

¹no·ta·ble

adjective \ˈnō-tə-bəl, for 2 also ˈnä-\

: unusual and worth noticing

: very successful or respected

Full Definition of NOTABLE

1

a :  worthy of note :  remarkable

b :  distinguished, prominent

2

archaic :  efficient or capable in performance of housewifely duties

— no·ta·ble·ness noun

Examples of NOTABLE

1. There are a few notable exceptions.
2. <a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus>

First Known Use of NOTABLE

14th century

Related to NOTABLE

Synonyms

astral, bright, distinguished, illustrious, luminous, noble, eminent, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior

Antonyms

forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable

Related Words

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable; infamous, notorious; dominant, paramount, predominant

Near Antonyms

insignificant, minor, unimportant; average, inferior, mediocre; obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

Rhymes with NOTABLE

potable

²no·ta·ble

noun \ˈnō-tə-bəl\

: a famous or important person

Full Definition of NOTABLE

1

:  a person of note :  notability

2

plural often capitalized :  a group of persons summoned especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberative body

Examples of NOTABLE

1. The guest list included such notables as the President and First Lady.
2. They introduced her to all the local notables.

First Known Use of NOTABLE

1815

Related to NOTABLE

Synonyms

big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, celebrity, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

Antonyms

nobody, noncelebrity

Related Words

favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol; demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy; baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum

Near Antonyms

lightweight, mediocrity; has-been