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View usage for: (kənspɪkjuəs) 1. adjectiveIf 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. conspicuously adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] Johnston's name was conspicuously absent from the list. 2. See conspicuous by one's absence More Synonyms of conspicuous conspicuous in British English (kənˈspɪkjʊəs) adjective1. clearly visible; obvious or showy 2. attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature conspicuous stupidity Derived forms conspicuously (conˈspicuously) adverb conspicuousness (conˈspicuousness) or conspicuity (ˌkɒnspɪˈkjuːɪtɪ) noun Word origin C16: from Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to perceive; see conspectusconspicuous in American English (kənˈspɪkjuəs) adjective1. easy to see or perceive; obvious a conspicuous billboard 2. attracting attention by being unexpected, unusual, outstanding, or egregious; striking conspicuous bravery, conspicuous folly SIMILAR WORDS: ˈnoticeable Derived forms conspicuously (conˈspicuously) adverb conspicuousness (conˈspicuousness) noun Word origin L conspicuus, open to view < conspicere, to look at, observe < com-, intens. + specere, see: see spy Examples of 'conspicuous' in a sentenceconspicuous In other languagesconspicuous British English: conspicuous ADJECTIVE If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily. Most people don't want to be too conspicuous. - American English: conspicuous
- Brazilian Portuguese: conspícuo
- Chinese: 引人注意
- European Spanish: llamativo
- French: voyant
- German: auffallend
- Italian: appariscente
- Japanese: 目立った
- Korean: 눈에 잘 띄는
- European Portuguese: conspícuo
- Latin American Spanish: llamativo
Chinese translation of 'conspicuous'conspicuous (kənˈspɪkjuəs) adj - [person, feature]
惹人注目的 (rě rén zhù mù de) to make o.s. conspicuous 引人注目 (yǐn rén zhù mù) he was conspicuous by his absence 他因缺席而引人注目 (tā yīn quēxí ér yǐn rén zhù mù)
Definition clearly visible Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends. Synonyms Opposites hidden , concealed , obscure , invisible , inconspicuous , imperceptible , unnoticeable , indiscernible Definition noteworthy or striking Synonyms Opposites ordinary , humble , insignificant , undistinguished , inconspicuous , unmemorable , unacclaimed , unnotable Additional synonymsDefinition readily seen or understood The presence of a star is already apparent in the early film. Synonyms obvious, marked, clear, plain, visible, bold, patent, evident, distinct, open, understandable, manifest, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, palpable, undeniable, discernible, salient, self-evident, indisputable, much in evidence, undisguised, unconcealed, indubitable, staring you in the face (informal), plain as the nose on your face Definition glaringly obvious blatant elitism Synonyms obvious, open, clear, plain, naked, sheer, patent, evident, pronounced, straightforward, outright, glaring, manifest, bald, transparent, noticeable, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, flaunting, palpable, undeniable, brazen, flagrant, indisputable, ostentatious, unmitigated, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, obtrusive, unsubtle, unconcealed Definition well known He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England. Synonyms renowned, popular, famous, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, prominent, glorious, acclaimed, notable, eminent, revered, famed, illustrious, pre-eminent, lionized |