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- DictionaryCon·spic·u·ous/kənˈspikyo͞oəs/
adjective
- 1. standing out so as to be clearly visible: "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple"
The meaning of CONSPICUOUS is obvious to the eye or mind. How to use conspicuous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Conspicuous.
CONSPICUOUS definition: 1. very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: 2. very noticeable…. Learn more.
Conspicuous definition: easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable. See examples of CONSPICUOUS used in a sentence.
CONSPICUOUS meaning: 1. very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: 2. very noticeable…. Learn more.
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!
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).
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.
A complete guide to the word "CONSPICUOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Define conspicuous. conspicuous synonyms, conspicuous pronunciation, conspicuous translation, English dictionary definition of conspicuous. adj. 1. Easy to notice; obvious: a conspicuous flaw in the construction. 2. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable.
adjective. uk / kənˈspɪkjuəs / us. Add to word list. very easy to notice: His army uniform made him very conspicuous. conspicuously. adverb. His wife was conspicuously absent. (Definition of conspicuous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of conspicuous. in Chinese (Traditional) 顯眼的, 醒目的, 顯著的…
