visible

1 capable of being seen the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet Synonyms apparent, observable, seeable, visual Related Words viewable; detectable, discernible (also discernable), noticeable, perceptible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, obvious, overt, patent, perceivable, plain, prominent, striking; exposed, external, outer, outward, superficial Near Antonyms disappeared, dissolved, evanesced, evaporated, melted, vanished, vaporized; imperceptible, indiscernible, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobservable; faint, inconspicuous, insignificant, slight, unobtrusive, vague; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, latent, obscure, shrouded Antonyms invisible, sightless, viewless

2 widely known although he had been kicking around Hollywood for years, he only became a highly visible actor after his starring role in that year's biggest movie Synonyms big-name, celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, famous, well-knownRelated Words fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior; important, significant; acknowledged, recognized, respected; favorite, popular, preferred; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; formidable, redoubtableNear Antonyms insignificant, unimportant; inconspicuous; undistinguished, unexceptional; unpopularAntonyms anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung