recognizable
word
Definition
If something is recognizable, you can identify or know what it is because it looks or sounds familiar.
Usage & Nuances
Adjective, usually positive or neutral. Common with appearances, voices, or features ('a recognizable face', 'recognizable accent'). Opposite is 'unrecognizable'. Not used for people being famous (use 'famous' or 'well-known').
Spanish: reconociblePortuguese (BR): reconhecívelPortuguese (PT): reconhecívelChinese (Simplified): 可识别的Chinese (Traditional): 可辨識的Hindi: पहचाने जाने योग्यArabic: قابل للتعرّف
Example Sentences
The building is recognizable from a distance.
basic
Her voice is easily recognizable.
basic
Is this fruit recognizable to you?
basic
After the storm, the town was barely recognizable.
natural
He wore glasses but was still recognizable from his old photos.
natural
The song's melody is instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up in the '90s.
natural