Meaning & use

visible

adjective·Everyday

Able to be seen, or clearly apparent and noticeable.

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The mountain peak was visible from miles away on the clear day.

There was a visible change in his mood after he got the good news.

A note on using this word

Visible applies both to physical sight and to things that are figuratively "seen," such as evident emotions or trends.

Words with a similar meaning

perceptiblenoticeableapparent

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