conspicuous
easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities: He was conspicuous by his booming laughter.
Origin of conspicuous
1Other words for conspicuous
Other words from conspicuous
- con·spic·u·ous·ly, adverb
- con·spic·u·ous·ness, con·spi·cu·i·ty [kon-spi-kyoo-i-tee], /ˌkɒn spɪˈkyu ɪ ti/, noun
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How to use conspicuous in a sentence
Most virtual conferences are taking place on Zoom with participants speaking from tiny boxes with their bookcases conspicuous in the background.
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British Dictionary definitions for conspicuous
/ (kənˈspɪkjʊəs) /
clearly visible; obvious or showy
attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature: conspicuous stupidity
Origin of conspicuous
1Derived forms of conspicuous
- conspicuously, adverb
- conspicuousness, noun
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