Synonyms for

Invisible

Verb / ˌɪˈnvɪzʌbʌl / Another word for invisible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to be seen

Synonyms & similar words

inconspicuous conspicuous visible unseeable unseen hidden camouflaged concealed obscure imperceptible unnoticeable undetectable unobservable inconspicuous indiscernible latent veiled cloaked untraceable undiscoverable unexposed unapparent ghostly ethereal

Synonyms by register

Formal

imperceptible unseen undetectable

Informal

hidden out of sight

Literary

ethereal spectral unseen

Antonyms

visible apparent obvious perceptible detectable manifest clear

Common collocations

  • invisible ink
  • invisible to the naked eye
  • invisible barrier
  • invisible force
  • invisible thread
  • invisible man
  • invisible to
  • virtually invisible

Word family

noun invisibility
adjective invisible
adverb invisibly

Usage note

While 'invisible' primarily means unable to be seen, it can also refer to something that is not noticed or recognized, even if it is physically present.

Example sentences

  1. The invisible cloak made Harry Potter disappear.
  2. Some animals have invisible camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
  3. The ghost was invisible to the human eye.
  4. The ink on the paper was invisible until it was heated.
  5. The thief was like an invisible ninja, sneaking around undetected.

Quotes

  • 'The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.' - Delos B. McKown
  • 'There is no such thing as invisible strength.' - Margaret Atwood
  • 'What is not visible is not invisible.' - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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