adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Obvious or easy to notice.

   "He was conspicuous by his absence."

2. 2
   Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

   "He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead."

Adjective

1. 1
   obvious to the eye or mind wordnet
2. 2
   without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

markedblatantboldclearegregiousnoteworthy

Antonyms

All antonyms

backgroundinconspicuousinsensiblenormal

Example

More examples

"He was conspicuous in his suit."

Etymology

From Latin conspicuus (“visible, striking”), from cōnspicere (“to notice”), from con- (“with, together”) + specere (“to look at”).

Related phrases

conspicuous by one's absenceconspicuous consumerconspicuous consumption

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