What does “conspicuous” mean?
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adjectivevery easy to see or notice, often in a way that stands out
She felt conspicuous in her bright red coat.
Conspicuous at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /kənˈspɪkjuəs/ · kun-SPIK-yoo-us
How to use “conspicuous” correctly
“Conspicuous by your absence” means people noticed that you were not there.
Common phrases with “conspicuous”
- conspicuous consumption
- conspicuous by its absence
- a conspicuous place
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- noticeable
- prominent
- obvious
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- inconspicuous
Word family
- conspicuously
- inconspicuous
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