Synonyms of visible

visible

adjective

ˈvi-zə-bəl 

1

as in noticeable

capable of being seen

the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticeable
• visual
• observable
• apparent
• seeable
• clear
• obvious
• discernible
• conspicuous
• detectable
• perceptible
• prominent
• striking
• viewable
• evident
• discernable
• manifest
• superficial
• overt
• outer
• perceivable
• external
• outward
• patent
• plain
• exposed
• eye-catching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invisible
• disappeared
• dissolved
• vanished
• imperceptible
• indistinct
• melted
• faint
• unnoticeable
• slight
• unobservable
• inconspicuous
• insignificant
• vague
• hidden
• sightless
• unobtrusive
• viewless
• evaporated
• indiscernible
• vaporized
• obscure
• latent
• evanesced
• concealed
• disguised
• covert
• buried
• shrouded

2

as in famous

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 & Similar Words

• famous
• prominent
• famed
• celebrated
• distinguished
• renowned
• notorious
• noted
• respected
• infamous
• star
• notable
• legendary
• important
• well-known
• remarkable
• outstanding
• illustrious
• leading
• big-name
• respectable
• great
• noteworthy
• significant
• honorable
• recognized
• exceptional
• popular
• prestigious
• eminent
• fabled
• acknowledged
• superior
• fabulous
• preferred
• formidable
• favorite
• reputable
• preeminent
• supereminent
• estimable
• redoubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• insignificant
• unimportant
• nameless
• unsung
• inconspicuous
• uncelebrated
• unfamous
• undistinguished
• unpopular
• unexceptional

Examples of visible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nova in 2024:A rare nova explosion could be visible on Earth 'any day now,' says NASA. —John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024

Users can also now add a birthday cake icon to Notes, the away status-like blurb that is visible at the top of users’ DM inboxes. —Mia Sato, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2024

Amid the headlines and the largely peaceful protests, WIRED was looking for something less visible. —Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024

Ceiling grids, industrial lighting systems and other technical fixtures are visible overhead. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024