noticeable

• Se dit de ce qui est facile à remarquer ou à percevoir, qui attire l'attention ou qui se distingue clairement.

Describes something that is easily seen or recognized.

1. Capable of being perceivedB1formal

   Able to be seen, heard, or sensed; perceptible.

   perceptible

   • There was a noticeable change in the weather after the storm.
   • The improvement in his health was noticeable to everyone.
   • A noticeable hum came from the machine.

   Synonymesapparentdetectablediscernibledistinctevidentobservablepalpableperceptiblerecognizablevisible

   Antonymesimperceptibleinconspicuousindiscernibleinvisibleundetectableunnoticeable

2. Capable of being detectedB1formal

   Able to be discovered or identified, often through observation or measurement.

   perceptible, détectable

   • The error was noticeable only after a careful review.
   • A slight tremor was noticeable on the seismograph.
   • The difference in taste was barely noticeable.

   Synonymesapparentdetectablediscernibleevidentobservableperceptible

   Antonymesdisguisedhiddenimperceptibleinconspicuousinvisiblesubtleundetectableunnoticeable

3. Undesirably noticeableB2informal

   Attracting attention in a way that is unwanted or unpleasant.

   visible de façon gênante

   • His loud laughter was noticeable and disruptive in the library.
   • The stain on her shirt was embarrassingly noticeable.
   • The smell of smoke was noticeable and lingered in the room.

   Synonymesblatantconspicuousflagrantglaringobtrusive

   Antonymesdiscreetinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

4. Readily noticedA2formal

   Easily seen or observed; obvious.

   visible, perceptible

   • The bright colors made the sign noticeable from a distance.
   • Her enthusiasm was noticeable during the presentation.
   • The new design is noticeable and attracts many customers.

   Synonymesapparentconspicuousdistinctevidentmanifestobservableobviousperceptibleprominentstriking

   Antonymeshiddenimperceptibleinconspicuousindistinctobscuresubtleunnoticeableunobtrusive