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
- Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
- That can be observed; perceptible.
- (now rare) Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
- A person or thing of distinction.
- (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
- nottable
- notables
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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