visible
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,790 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,111 times across 157,096 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- capable of being seen; or open to easy view also: seeable a visible objectvisible stars
- obvious to the eye a visible change of expression
- present and easily available the cash on hand is adequate for current needsemergency police were on hand in case of trouble
visible in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The cloud had turned inside out for Mrs. Wiggs, and only the silver lining was visible.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch · Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice · Chapter 1
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At length, towards evening, the mass of trees grew more transparent, and through the interlaced branches a wide plain was visible.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Then a gleam of the one grey eye that was visible conveyed to her the fact that this walnut-faced warrior was smiling.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1