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conspicuous
[ kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs ]
adjective
- easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable:
a conspicuous error.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities:
He was conspicuous by his booming laughter.
Synonyms: , ,
conspicuous
/ əˈɪʊə /
adjective
- clearly visible; obvious or showy
- attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature
conspicuous stupidity
Derived Forms
- Dzˈ辱ܴdzܲԱ, noun
- Dzˈ辱ܴdzܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Dz·辱··dzܲ· adverb
- Dz·辱··dzܲ·Ա Dz·辱···ٲ [kon-spi-, kyoo, -i-tee], noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of conspicuous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of conspicuous1
Example Sentences
Males choose conspicuous basking locations — a rock, stucco wall or, well, a fence — to woo females and proclaim ownership of a territory.
For 53 years, this massive performance complex has served — with bipartisan grace and, at its best, conspicuous American flair — to honor a single U.S. president.
But it has plenty to pitch concerning the joys and burdens of conspicuous consumption.
Now, as the Stok Racecourse readies itself for a potential - and unprecedented - third successive promotion, Mullin is conspicuous by his absence.
Ofsted says it is giving "conspicuous care and monitoring" to reports of harm to children.
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