What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
noticeable
Example
The new paint color is noticeable and brightens up the room. [noticeable: adjective]
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance after she started practicing more. [noticeable: adjective]
perceptible
Example
There was a perceptible shift in the atmosphere of the room when he entered. [perceptible: adjective]
Example
The sound of the distant train was barely perceptible over the noise of the traffic. [perceptible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Noticeable is more commonly used than perceptible in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between noticeable and perceptible?
Perceptible is more formal than noticeable and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
