Definitions

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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Visible affects are evident from major events, such as last year's forest fires in Canada or storms in the Sahara lifting up dust and scattering it across Europe and the UK.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Analysts had forecast orders of 8.08 billion euros, revenue of 4.45 billion euros, and a backlog of 50.31 billion euros, according to consensus estimates compiled by Visible Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Annual depreciation charges for these four companies are currently expected to exceed $430 billion within the next five years, according to consensus estimates from Visible Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Analysts had forecast 2.94 billion euros in revenue, according to Visible Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Visible blemishes on the surface of the Sun seemed to be yet another nail in the coffin of Aristotelian heavenly perfection.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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