Synonyms for

Visibility

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

Definition

the state of being able to be seen or noticed

Synonyms & similar words

profile invisibility visibleness clarity clearness distinctness obscurity fuzziness haziness opacity transparency apparentness conspicuousness noticeability obtrusiveness prominence salience vividness discernibility legibility readability recognizability visibility

Synonyms by register

Formal

prominence conspicuousness noticeability salience

Informal

clearness plainness obviousness

Literary

manifestation apparency discernibility

Antonyms

invisibility obscurity unnoticeability concealment hiddenness imperceptibility

Common collocations

  • low visibility
  • poor visibility
  • limited visibility
  • high visibility
  • zero visibility
  • visibility range
  • visibility conditions
  • visibility reduced

Word family

noun visibility
verb visualize
adjective visible
adverb visibly

Usage note

Visibility often refers to how well something can be seen, especially in contexts like weather or safety. It can also refer to how easily something is perceived or understood.

Example sentences

  1. The visibility was poor in the heavy rain.
  2. The driver turned on the headlights to increase visibility.
  3. The lack of visibility made it hard to find the trail.
  4. The bright colors of the flowers increased their visibility.
  5. The pilot had to rely on instruments due to low visibility.

Quotes

  • 'Visibility is the key. If you don't have visibility, you are going to crash.' - Steve Ballmer
  • 'The future is all about visibility.' - Jerry Yang
  • 'The greater the visibility, the greater the danger.' - Craig Bruce

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