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   conspicuous

   /kənˈspɪkjʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. clearly visible: "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple"
   • ▪ attracting notice or attention: "he showed conspicuous bravery"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin conspicuus (from conspicere ‘look at attentively’, from con- (expressing intensive force) + spicere ‘look at’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conspicuity noun
   • 2. conspicuousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSPICUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSPICUOUS definition: 1. very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: 2. very noticeable…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conspicuousConspicuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSPICUOUS is obvious to the eye or mind. How to use conspicuous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Conspicuous.

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   Conspicuous definition: easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable. See examples of CONSPICUOUS used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › conspicuousConspicuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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!

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSPICUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › conspicuousConspicuous - definition of conspicuous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. clearly visible; obvious or showy. 2. attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature: conspicuous stupidity. [C16: from Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to perceive; see conspectus] conˈspicuously adv. conˈspicuousness, conspicuity n.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionconspicuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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).

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSPICUOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONSPICUOUS meaning: 1. very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted: 2. very noticeable…. Learn more.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › conspicuousconspicuous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive . He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead. Synonyms. [ edit] (easy to notice): observable, perceivable; see also Thesaurus:perceptible. (attracting attention): flashy, prominent. Antonyms. [ edit] (antonym (s) of “all”): inconspicuous. Derived terms. [ edit]

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSPICUOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    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…