Notable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnō-tə-bəl/ no·ta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Notable

Notable (adjective)

  1. worthy of note, remarkable
  2. distinguished, prominent
  3. efficient or capable in performance of housewifely duties

Notable (noun)

  1. a person of note, notability
  2. a group of persons summoned especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberative body

Notable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

    "a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus"

    similar: astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior
    related: celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable, infamous, notorious, dominant, paramount, predominant
    near: insignificant, minor, unimportant, average, inferior, mediocre, obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

  2. worth remembering or mentioning

    "predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy"

    similar: citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable, noteworthy, observable, remarkable
    related: quotable, repeatable, indelible, unforgettable, newsworthy
    opposite: forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable
    near: average, ordinary, prosaic, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, unexceptional

Notable (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

    "directors, actors, and other notables at the annual gathering for the Academy Awards"

    similar: cause célèbre, celeb, celebrity, figure, icon, light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
    related: favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol, demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy, baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum
    opposite: nobody, noncelebrity
    near: lightweight, mediocrity, has-been

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Notable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Notable:

astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior, citable, memorable, mentionable, nameable, observable, remarkable, cause célèbre, celeb, celebrity, figure, icon, light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, superstar, VIP

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Notable

Words with the opposite meaning of Notable:

forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable, nobody, noncelebrity

Related Words for Notable

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable, infamous, notorious, dominant, paramount, predominant, quotable, repeatable, indelible, unforgettable, newsworthy, favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol, demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy, baron

Near Antonyms of Notable

insignificant, minor, unimportant, average, inferior, mediocre, obscure, uncelebrated, unsung, ordinary, prosaic, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, unexceptional, lightweight, mediocrity, has-been

Word Forms of Notable

Derived words: notableness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Notable

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Notable

Frequently Asked Questions about Notable

What does "Notable" mean?

"Notable" means worthy of note, remarkable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: worthy of note, remarkable. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Notable"?

Other words for "Notable" include astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble and noteworthy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Notable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Notable"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Notable". Common alternatives include astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, noteworthy, outstanding and preeminent.

What is the opposite of "Notable"?

Antonyms of "Notable" include forgettable, unmemorable, unremarkable, nobody and noncelebrity. Near antonyms include insignificant, minor, unimportant and average.

How do you use "Notable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Notable" in a sentence: "a panel made up of notable authorities on the virus"; "predicts trends in the stock market with notable accuracy"; "directors, actors, and other notables at the annual gathering for the Academy Awards".

Is "Notable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Notable" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Notable" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Notable" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Notable"?

"Notable" is pronounced /ˈnō-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as no·ta·ble.