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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 means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     CONSPICUOUS meaning: 1. very noticeable or attracting...

   • Simplified

     CONSPICUOUS translate: 显眼的；醒目的；显着的. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Korean

     conspicuous translate: 두드러지는. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Inconspicuous

     INCONSPICUOUS definition: 1. not easily or quickly noticed...

   • Conspicuous Consumption

     CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION definition: 1. the situation in...

   • Znaczenie Conspicuous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CONSPICUOUS definicja: 1. very noticeable or attracting...

   • Conspicuous: Malay Translation

     CONSPICUOUS translate: kelihatan menonjol. Learn more in the...

   • Conspicuous: German Translation

     conspicuous - translate into German with the English-German...

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

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   Conspicuous means obvious to the eye or mind, attracting attention, or marked by a noticeable violation of good taste. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

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   Conspicuous means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › conspicuousCONSPICUOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

7. 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!

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

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   Conspicuous means easy to notice, obvious, or attracting attention. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.

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

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   5 days ago · Conspicuous means easily seen or noticed, or attracting attention by being unusual or striking. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.