Synonyms of prominent
42 similar words · 48 opposite words
Another word for prominent is outstanding. Other synonyms of prominent are projecting, attention-grabbing, eye-catching, salient and remarkable. The opposite of prominent is unobtrusive.
Synonyms and similar words for prominent
adjectiveStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- extuberantSwelling or sticking out; protuberant.
- outstandingProminent or noticeable; sovereign.
- bulgingThe shape or motion of something that bulges.
- exsertedProtruding, projecting.
- juttingThat which juts or protrudes.
- projectingSticking out.
- projectoryProjecting.
- promontorial
- protruding
- protuberantSwelling or bulging outward.
- protuberousProtuberant.
- salientProminent; conspicuous.
- obtrusive obsoleteProtruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
adjectiveLikely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
- attention-grabbingAttracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so.
- eye-catchingThat attracts the attention; attention-grabbing.
- flashyShowy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
- conspicuousNoticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.
- glossy figurativelyAttention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
- grabbyAttention-grabbing; striking, stimulating.
- high-profileImportant or well publicized.
adjectiveEminent; distinguished above others.
- eminentNoteworthy, remarkable, great.
- forestandingStanding out in the forefront; prominent.
- noteworthyDeserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.
- illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
- distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
- markworthyWorthy of note or remark.
- mentionable
- nameable
- namelyNotable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known.
- nameworthyWorthy of being named or having a name; nameable; worthy of mention.
- notable
- sensational
- extraordinaire
- noticeableWorthy of note; significant.
- observable
- pass-remarkableOf a person, making belittling or snide remarks.
- ponderable
- remarkableWorthy of remark; notable; interesting.
- signalStanding above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
- sovereign
nounAny of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.
- notodontidAny member of the Notodontidae, whose caterpillars have a horn-like hump on the back.
- prominent mothAny moth of the family Notodontidae, whose larvae have a hump or prominence on the back.
Opposite of prominent
adjectiveStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- improminentNot prominent.
adjectiveLikely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
- discreet
- inconspicuousNot prominent nor easily noticeable.
- inevidentNot evident; obscure.
- inobtrusiveInconspicuous; unobtrusive.
- low-profileNot clearly attracting attention; inconspicuous.
- obscure
- unevidentNot evident.
- unobtrusiveNot obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.
- noteless dated
- unconspicuous obsoleteNot conspicuous; inconspicuous.
adjectiveEminent; distinguished above others.
- average
- medial
- basic
- bog-standard derogatoryUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- common
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- common-and-garden UKOrdinary, standard.
- common-or-garden Ireland, UKOrdinary, standard.
- congruent
- consistent
- conventional
- customary
- everyday
- expectedAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- garden varietyOrdinary, common, or unexceptional.
- mundane
- natural
- normal
- ordinary
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- par
- plain
- plain vanillaSynonym of garden variety.
- quotidian
- regular
- routine
- run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
- standard
- standard issue
- typical
- unexceptionalNot exceptional.
- unremarkableNot remarkable.
- unstrangeNot strange.
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- vulgar
- wakeadayMundane (as one wakes up to each day).
- workaday
Meaning of prominent
- adjective Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- adjective Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
- adjective Eminent; distinguished above others.
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Questions about synonyms of prominent
- What is another word for prominent?
- Prominent has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outstanding, projecting, attention-grabbing, eye-catching, salient, remarkable, flashy and distinguished.
- What is the opposite of prominent?
- The opposite of prominent is unobtrusive. Other antonyms of prominent are inconspicuous, improminent, low-profile, expected and usual.
- What does prominent mean?
- Prominent means standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
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