Words Like SALIENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SALIENT.

10 Alternative Words Similar to salient

1 Outstanding Adjective      Synonym Words Like Outstanding
2 Striking Adjective      Synonym Words Like Striking
3 Conspicuous Adjective      Similar Words Like Conspicuous
4 Inclined Adjective      Similar Words Like Inclined
5 Projection Noun      Synonym Words Like Projection
6 Bounding Adjective      Synonym Words Like Bounding
7 Jumping Adjective      Synonym Words Like Jumping
8 Springing Adjective      Synonym Words Like Springing
9 Projecting Adjective      Synonym Words Like Projecting
10 Bastion Adjective      Variant Words Like Bastion

7 examples of salient

1 a salient angle
2 a lion salient
3 salient traits
4 a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
5 a spectacular rise in prices
6 a striking resemblance between parent and child
7 a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book

10 definitions of salient

1 Moving by leaps or springs; leaping; bounding; jumping.
2 Shooting out or up; springing; projecting.
3 Hence, figuratively, forcing itself on the attention; prominent; conspicuous; noticeable.
4 Projecting outwardly; ; -- opposed to reëntering. See Illust. of Bastion.
5 Represented in a leaping position.
6 A salient angle or part; a projection.
7 represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)
8 having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
9 (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
10 (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
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