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

Penske, 87, said he plans few noticeable changes to what Jim Michaelian, the Grand Prix’s president and CEO, has set for next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Here are some ways to tell: If a loved one is experiencing noticeable changes from their baseline mental abilities — such as losing track of time and place or struggling to find words — that can be a sign.

From Los Angeles Times

The real-world impact is certainly becoming more noticeable.

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

Related Words

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