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

Bulgaria's aviation authority said there had been a "noticeable increase" in GPS incidents since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From BBC

“There’s been a noticeable increase since the pandemic,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jillian Michaels’ absence from “Fit for TV” isn’t noticeable because the docuseries positions “The Biggest Loser” as aligning with her view that certain types of people aren’t worthy of consideration or empathy.

From Salon

An actor less aware of their own prowess would play Honey’s smoothness with a noticeable effort.

From Salon

The Padres embraced their “Slam Diego” moniker, adopting a noticeable, fiery edge.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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