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adverb
- 1. in a clearly visible way: "the signs were conspicuously displayed inside the restaurant"
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adverb. uk / kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li / us / kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li / Add to word list. in a way that is conspicuous (= noticeable): The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city. Ms Andrews was conspicuously absent from the event. See. conspicuous. Fewer examples.
very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous. look conspicuous He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room. Opposite. inconspicuous. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. easy to see, recognize, or understand.
1. : obvious to the eye or mind. conspicuous changes. The bird has a conspicuous red head. 2. : attracting attention : striking. a conspicuous success. His absence was conspicuous. 3. : marked by a noticeable violation of good taste. conspicuously adverb. conspicuousness. kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs-nəs. -kyü-əs- noun. Synonyms. arresting. bodacious.
Conspicuously definition: in a way that is obvious or easily seen, or that attracts notice, often intentionally. See examples of CONSPICUOUSLY used in a sentence.
Define conspicuously. conspicuously synonyms, conspicuously pronunciation, conspicuously translation, English dictionary definition of conspicuously. adj. 1. Easy to notice; obvious: a conspicuous flaw in the construction. 2. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable.
conspicuous. (kənspɪkjuəs ) 1. adjective. If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily. He spent his money in a conspicuous way on fast cars and luxury holidays. You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous.
adverb. /kənˈspɪkjuəsli/ in a way that is easy to see or notice, or that is likely to attract attention. Women were conspicuously absent from the planning committee (= not present on it, when they should have been). opposite inconspicuously. Take your English to the next level.
1. in a manner that is clearly visible; in an obvious or showy way. 2. in a manner that attracts attention due to a striking quality or feature. The word conspicuously is derived from conspicuous, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. conspicuous in British English. (kənˈspɪkjʊəs ) adjective. 1.
outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. indiscreet. lacking discretion; injudicious. see more. adjective. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious. synonyms: blatant, blazing. unconcealed. not concealed or hidden.
easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention. Mary's red hair always made her conspicuous at school. I felt very conspicuous in my new car. The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place. The event was a conspicuous success (= a very great one). Bay windows are a conspicuous feature of his architecture. opposite inconspicuous.
