Definitions
- Referring to something that can be mentioned or talked about. - Describing something that is worth mentioning or bringing up in conversation. - Talking about something that is not necessarily important but can be mentioned.
- Referring to something that is deserving of attention or notice. - Describing something that is significant or important enough to be noticed. - Talking about something that stands out or is exceptional in some way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are worth paying attention to.
- 2Both words can be used to draw attention to something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe positive or negative qualities.
- 4Both words can be used to describe things that are not necessarily important but are worth mentioning.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Noteworthy is stronger and more intense than mentionable.
- 2Importance: Noteworthy implies greater importance or significance than mentionable.
- 3Attention: Noteworthy suggests that something is deserving of attention, while mentionable simply means it can be mentioned.
- 4Usage: Mentionable is more commonly used in everyday language than noteworthy.
- 5Connotation: Noteworthy has a more positive connotation than mentionable, which can be neutral or even negative.
Remember this!
Mentionable and noteworthy are synonyms that both describe things that are worth talking about or paying attention to. However, noteworthy is stronger and more intense than mentionable, implying greater importance or significance. While mentionable is more commonly used in everyday language, noteworthy has a more positive connotation and suggests that something is deserving of attention.
