adj.
Pronunciation: ' n ō -t ə -s ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1796
1 : worthy of notice
2 : likely to be noticed
– no · tice · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb
synonyms NOTICEABLE , REMARKABLE , PROMINENT , OUTSTANDING , CONSPICUOUS , SALIENT , STRIKING mean attracting notice or attention. NOTICEABLE applies to something unlikely to escape observation <a piano recital with no noticeable errors>. REMARKABLE applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment <a film of remarkable intelligence and wit>. PROMINENT applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background <a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town>. OUTSTANDING applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind <honored for her outstanding contributions to science>. CONSPICUOUS applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind < conspicuous bureaucratic waste>. SALIENT applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it <the salient points of the speech>. STRIKING applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision <the region's striking poverty>.