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

Other Word Forms

• noticeability noun
• noticeably adverb
• unnoticeable adjective
• unnoticeableness noun
• unnoticeably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of noticeable¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; notice + -able

Example Sentences

"While many are still anchored there, we see a noticeable uptick in CXO and senior tech leaders exploring India as a serious option," Ms Desai said.

From BBC

Very rarely - if ever - does he have a bad game where it is noticeable.

From BBC

The insidious part is that this flattening won’t be noticeable overnight.

From Salon

“I wasn’t in a position to say anything, really,” said Russell, who still speaks with a noticeable Midwestern accent.

From Los Angeles Times

But, he said, the moisture in the atmosphere will be noticeable.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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