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
The conspicuousness of astronomical lore in the poetry of Chaucer is due to its importance in the life of his century.
Astronomical Lore in Chaucer | Florence M. GrimmAgain, if I must own it, the old feeling of conspicuousness in regard to my throat and knees assailed me.
Fibble, D. D. | Irvin Shrewsbury CobbBut in political life a man who attains the first rank of conspicuousness without founding a line may fairly be suspected.
Prom′inence, Prom′inency, state or quality of being prominent: conspicuousness: distinction.
I am not quite satisfied about the incubating males; there is so little difference in conspicuousness between the sexes.
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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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