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    conspicuous
    /kənˈspɪkjʊəs/

    adjective

    • 1. clearly visible: "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple"

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

    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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!

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

    conspicuous. (kənspɪkjuəs ) 1. adjective. 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.

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

    Define conspicuous. conspicuous synonyms, conspicuous pronunciation, conspicuous translation, English dictionary definition of conspicuous. adj. 1. Easy to notice; obvious: a conspicuous flaw in the construction. 2. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › conspicuousconspicuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    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). Bay windows are a conspicuous feature of his architecture. opposite inconspicuous.

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

    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. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › conspicuousconspicuous | meaning of conspicuous in Longman Dictionary of ...

    conspicuous meaning, definition, what is conspicuous: very easy to notice: Learn more.