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adjective
- 1. clearly visible: "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple"
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Conspicuous means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Conspicuous means obvious to the eye or mind, attracting attention, or marked by a noticeable violation of good taste. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases of conspicuous.
Conspicuous means easily seen or noticed, or attracting attention by outstanding qualities or features. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.
Conspicuous means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.
easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention. I felt very conspicuous in my new car. The notice must be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The event was a conspicuous success (= a very great one). Bay windows are a conspicuous feature of his architecture. opposite inconspicuous. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Conspicuous can mean either very obvious to the eye (like something that is conspicuous from a distance) or attracting attention (like conspicuous consumption). If you are doing something wrong, it's wise not to be conspicuous about it!
Conspicuous means easy to notice, obvious, or attracting attention. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.
