What is "conspicuous" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does conspicuous mean in English? Meaning of conspicuous definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "conspicuous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "conspicuous": obvious to the eye or mind

Adjective

  • Meaning: obvious to the eye or mind
  • Example: a tower conspicuous at a great distance wore conspicuous neckties made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening
  • Synonyms: conspicuous
  • Antonyms: inconspicuous invisible
  • Similar: attention-getting big bold crying egregious eye-catching featured flagrant glaring gross in evidence large marked outstanding prominent rank salient spectacular striking
  • Also see: indiscreet
  • Meaning of "conspicuous": without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

    Adjective

  • Meaning: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  • Example: blatant disregard of the law a blatant appeal to vanity a blazing indiscretion
  • Synonyms: blatant blazing conspicuous
  • Similar: unconcealed
  • Adjective: Obvious or easy to notice. 1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 7, Well Tackled![1]: “No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.” He was conspicuous by his absence.1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 7, Well Tackled![1]: “No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive. 1969, Saul Bellow, Mr Sammler's Planet, Penguin Books Ltd, page 6: For his height he had a small face. The combination made him conspicuous. He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.1969, Saul Bellow, Mr Sammler's Planet, Penguin Books Ltd, page 6: For his height he had a small face. The combination made him conspicuous.
  • Synonyms:

    discernible, noticeable, evident, distinct, apparent, visible, clear, manifest, open-and-shut, patent, perceptible, plain, salient, remarkable, striking, influential, flagrant, notable, blatant, glaring, celebrated, commanding, distinguished, eminent, famed, famous, flashy, garish, illustrious, jazzy, loud, marked, noted, notorious, outstanding, pointed, rank, renowned, showy, signal, splashy, well-known, arresting, tony, arrestive, glitzy, screaming, stick out like sore thumb,

    Antonyms:

    indistinct, invisible, obscured, hidden, uncertain, unclear, vague, concealed, imperceptible, inconspicuous, unremarkable, unseen, unimportant, unknown, unnoticeable, obscure, secret, inconspicuous, unimportant, unremarkable, concealed, hidden, imperceptible, unseen, unknown, unnoticeable, ordinary, obscure, secret,

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    conspicuous in English: conspicuous
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