Synonyms of liminal

liminal

adjective

as in subtle

barely perceptible by a sense or by the mind

They studied how the subjects were affected by different sounds played at liminal intensity.

Related Words

• subtle
• faint
• unseen
• slight
• invisible
• trivial
• insignificant
• intangible
• indistinct
• slender
• inaudible
• inconspicuous
• vague
• hidden
• obscure
• unseeable
• unnoticeable
• unapparent
• imperceptible
• shrouded
• covert
• disguised
• concealed
• impalpable
• buried
• inappreciable
• indistinguishable
• insensible

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of liminal

The app has become a quintessential cog in the dating machine—especially in those liminal stages, the flirtations and the breakups. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

For a less crowded and more economical trip, try visiting in one of the liminal seasons, fall or spring. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

The series of videos was inspired by a meme created on 4chan in 2019, which has seen internet users uploading images of eerie, liminal spaces. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

There are likely more of us than ever before stuck in this liminal state, trying to figure out when to stop IVF. — Heather Grossmann, Parents, 16 June 2026

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