visible

[viz-uh-buhl] / ˈvɪz ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

apparent, seeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear conspicuous detectable discernible distinguishable evident noticeable obvious palpable striking unmistakable

WEAK

arresting big as life bold discoverable in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden observable obtrusive ocular open out in the open outstanding patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seen signal to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden viewable visual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

WEAK

concealed invisible unseeable

Example Sentences

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"The patterned nanostructures are imperceptible to the human eye, about the size of the wavelength of visible light," Dionne adds.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Dionne notes that the patterned structures are incredibly small, roughly comparable in size to visible light wavelengths and impossible to see with the naked eye.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Evidence to support this view is already visible on markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But even here, the broader but less visible trend – chilling effects – is evident.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

He woke up one day and there it was—things were visible!

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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