noticeable

[ noh-ti-suh-buhl ]

adjective

1. attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed:

   a noticeable lack of interest.

   Synonyms: prominent, conspicuous

   Antonyms: inconspicuous

2. worthy or deserving of notice or attention; noteworthy:

   a book that is noticeable for its vivid historical background.

   Synonyms: notable

noticeable

/ ˈnəʊtɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. easily seen or detected; perceptible

   the stain wasn't noticeable

Derived Forms

• ˈnoticeably, adverb
• ˌnoticeaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• notice·a·bili·ty noun
• notice·a·bly adverb
• un·notice·a·ble adjective
• un·notice·a·ble·ness noun
• un·notice·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of noticeable¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; notice + -able

Example Sentences

It is noticeable when the players are not doing what they do with their clubs.

From BBC

There was a noticeable 'you can hear a pin drop' moment when the slap occurred.

From BBC

The city’s construction boom also has been particularly noticeable, he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Lung cancer does not usually cause noticeable symptoms until it has spread through the lungs or into other parts of the body.

From BBC

So we know matcha contains a variety of phytonutrients, but does this translate to noticeable health benefits?

From Salon

Related Words

• apparent
• appreciable
• distinct
• eye-catching
• marked
• notable
• noteworthy
• observable
• obvious
• palpable
• perceptible
• prominent
• remarkable
• salient
• spectacular
• striking
• unmistakable