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

Our tester could feel that this formula is made to do more than just hydrate the complexion — the tightening effect was noticeable. —Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024

Without correction, noticeable barrel distortion at 16mm gives way to properly straight lines at 20mm and 25mm. —PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024

In its pitch to the council, utility officials said the rate increases would be noticeable for most ratepayers. —Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024

Three days ago, our 5-year-old children were playing together when, unfortunately, my friend’s child hit mine, leaving a noticeable red mark on my child’s face. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024

Construction of a similar sign along one of the city’s busiest freeways would have been noticeable months before the NFL draft came to town this April. —Erin Marquis / Jalopnik, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

Weaker solar flares won't be noticeable here on Earth, but those with enough energy output to rank as an X-class have the potential to disrupt radio communications, electric power grids and navigation signals. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024

Amidst the current phase of accelerated transformation, one noticeable trend is the increasing demand for AI expertise, even as other tech job listings decline. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024

Not all of them in Spanish, but a noticeable number of them in Spanish, but most of them in English. —Lauren Goode Michael Calore, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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