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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But dimly visible on the left, an ointment jar and a small mirror, emblems of her previous life of luxury and sin, appear to have been discarded, signaling her entry into a new, virtuous existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A large mound of snow visible in the foreground in 2025 was gone in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

We are used to seeing one very visible element of many asylum claims – those arriving across the English Channel on small boats.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Posting about layoffs or placing #opentowork banners on profile pictures can make them more visible to recruiters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It was easily visible, towering over the rest of the forest.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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