Synonyms of discernible

discernible

adjective

di-ˈsər-nə-bəl 

variants also discernable

as in distinguishable

able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind

discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishable
• noticeable
• audible
• detectable
• perceptible
• appreciable
• visible
• palpable
• obvious
• identifiable
• sensible
• tangible
• significant
• apprehensible
• observable
• distinct
• evident
• conspicuous
• apparent
• prominent
• striking
• manifest
• clear
• ponderable
• plain
• eye-catching
• straightforward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indistinguishable
• imperceptible
• invisible
• undetectable
• intangible
• indistinct
• slight
• insensible
• inaudible
• faint
• inconspicuous
• insignificant
• inappreciable
• impalpable
• unobtrusive
• trivial
• vague
• hidden
• obscure
• unnoticeable
• disguised
• covert
• concealed
• buried
• shrouded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discernible

Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

The drawings are often double-sided, with no discernible up or down. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

They are well documented in insects and other animals, and some pheromones do not have a discernible scent, Scientific American explained. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Its Fourier transform has a wide spread of frequencies — a sound with no discernible pitch. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026