conspicuously

American  

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs-lee] / kənˈspɪk yu əs li /

adverb

1. in a way that is obvious or easily seen, or that attracts notice, often intentionally.

   Safety guidelines shall be conspicuously posted in all work areas.

   In many ways, both conspicuously and sometimes more subtly, the movie challenges gender stereotypes.

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Etymology

Origin of conspicuously

conspicuous ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

When you do something conspicuously, you do it in a way that's very obvious or easy to see. If you're conspicuously reading a novel during math class, your teacher will probably notice. The adverb conspicuously is perfect for describing things that happen in a clear or showy way. If you want to attract attention, you might conspicuously toss water balloons at cars driving by or conspicuously juggle oranges in the grocery store. Conspicuously comes from the adjective conspicuous, or "easily visible," which has a Latin root, conspicuus, "open to view or striking."

Example Sentences

This interest was deepened by the publication of the Allen’s alleged manifesto, first reported by the New York Post, in which Allen conspicuously remarks on the security at the Washington Hilton.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

At the 2026 Oscars, climate change was conspicuously absent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The one major financial resource conspicuously missing from my finances is liquidity, or a cash buffer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

He did so conspicuously at the end of the War of Independence, then again after eight years as president.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

I hold my left arm conspicuously in front of me, bent at the elbow, with the tag turned outward.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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