CEFR B2

salient

adjective

Meaning

Most noticeable or important.

Examples

The salient points of the report were highlighted in the summary.
His most salient characteristic was his unwavering optimism.

Synonyms: noticeable, prominent, conspicuous, important, striking

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salient (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪliənt/

Definition

Most noticeable or important.

Examples

The salient points of the report were highlighted in the summary.
His most salient characteristic was his unwavering optimism.
We need to focus on the salient issues facing the company.

Synonyms of salient

Words with a similar meaning to salient:

noticeable
prominent
conspicuous
important
striking

Antonyms of salient

Words with the opposite meaning to salient:

unimportant
minor
obscure

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