visible

Plain to see

Visible means able to be seen.

A visible scar can be noticed; visible progress is apparent to observers.

The word extends from physical sight to general perception: There was no visible improvement in his condition.

Visible often implies prominence or noticeability—a visible presence in the community, a highly visible public figure.

The opposite is invisible.

obvious

apparent

Clearly seen or understood

unmistakable · perceptible · discernible · palpable · pronounced · overt · patent · distinct · blatant · glaring

exposed

uncovered

Made visible or known

unconcealed · unveiled · unobstructed · unhidden · disclosed · unscreened · on display · out in the open · showing · unmasked

transparent

see-through

Allowing vision through

gossamer · gauzy · filmy · crystal-clear · glassy · pellucid · limpid · crystalline · clear · lucent

spectator

seen

Perceived visually

viewed · noticed · spotted · glimpsed · sighted · perceived · beheld · surveyed · scanned · inspected

optical

light

Visible electromagnetic radiation

refraction · optics · luminosity · brightness · illumination · contrast · resolution · acuity · focus · infrared

prominent

high-profile

Attracting significant attention

well-known · celebrated · distinguished · influential · leading · famous · notable · eminent · acclaimed · prestigious

Categories
Opposites
perceptibility to sight

visibleinvisible

Cannot be seen

unseen · unseeable · imperceptible · indiscernible · undetectable

concealment/exposure

visiblehidden

Kept out of sight

concealed · obscured · out of sight · shrouded · covered

prominence/salience

visibleinconspicuous

Not readily noticed

unnoticeable · unobtrusive · obscure · indistinct · faint

Phrases
Family

invisible, visibly, visibility, invisibility, invisibly, invisibles, visibilities, visible light, visible spectrum

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G