ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Notable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Notable is an adjective meaning Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

Meaning

Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

More Meanings

  1. Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
  2. That can be observed; perceptible.
  3. (now rare) Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
  4. A person or thing of distinction.
  5. (obsolete) Useful; profitable.

Example Sentences

A notable lubber, as thou reportest him to be.
[...] how sayest thou, that my master is become a notable lover?
Dyslexia is most notable in children who are unable to focus on their assignments.
During his residence abroad, his concerns at home were managed by his mother Hester, an active and notable woman.

Word Forms

Synonyms for notable

Depending on context, synonyms include illustrious, distinguished, eminent, forestanding, markworthy, mentionable.

Antonyms for notable

Common opposites include non-notable, boring, ignorable, improminent, irrelevant, negligible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include noteworthy, notability, worthy, illustrious, renowned, known.

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