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

At this point, many of the magnets provide no discernible integration benefit and are viewed instead as inducements for any student to enroll. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

In practice, socialism operated more as a moral ideal for egalitarian liberals than as a discernible electoral strategy. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

His current employer is Damien Cantor, an authentically sleazy and slippery character who operates under no discernible code beyond indulging a dumb, preening narcissism. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

The proximity between law enforcement and aesthetics is also discernible in the history of choreography. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026