Synonyms of salient
35 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for salient is apt. Other synonyms of salient are valid, pertinent, prominent, attention-grabbing and eye-catching. The opposite of salient is obscure.
Synonyms and similar words for salient
adjectiveWorthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
- pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
- relevant
- applicableSuitable for application; relevant.
- appositeStrikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- ad remPertinent; relevant.
- well-placed
- felicitous
- germaneRelated to a topic of discussion or consideration.
- in pointAppropriate, relevant, pertinent.
- material
- on point
- on-topicRelated to the matter under discussion.
- to the point
- validRelated to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
adjectiveProminent; conspicuous.
- attention-grabbingAttracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so.
- flashyShowy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
- high-profileImportant or well publicized.
- conspicuous
- eye-catchingThat attracts the attention; attention-grabbing.
- glossy figurativelyAttention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
- grabbyAttention-grabbing; striking, stimulating.
- prominentStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
adjectiveProjecting outwards, pointing outwards.
- outstandingProjecting outwards.
- projectingSticking out.
- bulgingThe shape or motion of something that bulges.
- exsertedProtruding, projecting.
- juttingThat which juts or protrudes.
- projectoryProjecting.
- promontorial
- protruding
- protuberantSwelling or bulging outward.
- protuberousProtuberant.
- extuberant obsoleteSwelling or sticking out; protuberant.
- obtrusive obsoleteProtruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
Opposite of salient
nounAn overall-convex, protruding section of a sinuous fold and thrust belt, thrust sheet, or a single...
- recessAn overall-concave, reentrant section of a sinuous fold and thrust belt, thrust sheet, or a single thrust fault, caused...
Meaning of salient
- adjective Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
- adjective Prominent; conspicuous.
- adjective Depicted in a leaping posture.
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Questions about synonyms of salient
- What is another word for salient?
- Salient has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apt, valid, pertinent, prominent, attention-grabbing, eye-catching, germane and flashy.
- What is the opposite of salient?
- The opposite of salient is obscure.
- What does salient mean?
- Salient means worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
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