noticeable

adjective

no·​tice·​able ˈnō-tə-sə-bəl 

1

: worthy of notice

noticeable for its influence on young filmmakers

2

: likely to be noticed

a noticeable improvement

a noticeable change in the weather

noticeably

ˈnō-tə-sə-blē 

adverb

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

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of noticeable in a Sentence

The spot on your shirt is very noticeable.

There has been a noticeable improvement in her behavior.

a noticeable change in the weather

It was noticeable that they were not prepared to give the presentation.

Recent Examples on the Web

This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025

The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2025

But her impact was immediately noticeable, said La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025

But this height difference is minimal and might not even be noticeable to some, William Probasco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and specialist in foot and ankle conditions with Orthopaedic Specialty Group, PC, in Fairfield, Connecticut, tells SELF. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for noticeable

• unnoticeable

Kids Definition

noticeable

adjective

no·​tice·​able ˈnōt-ə-sə-bəl 

1

: worthy of notice

noticeable for its fine coloring

2

: capable of being or likely to be noticed

a noticeable improvement

noticeably

-blē 

adverb