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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
easily seen; noticeable.
There was a conspicuous lack of emotion shown at the man's funeral.Her distrust of him was conspicuous.The difference between this child's talent and that of the other students was conspicuous.- synonyms:
- apparent, evident, manifest, noticeable, obvious, palpable, visible
- antonyms:
- inconspicuous, unobtrusive
- similar words:
- blatant, distinct, eminent, explicit, flagrant, glaring, observable, obtrusive, outstanding, overt, plain, prominent, pronounced, salient, thick, well-defined
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| definition 2: |
attracting attention by exceptional or striking qualities; prominent.
The foreigners were conspicuous in this small Chinese village.Not wishing to be conspicuous, the students tended to conform in manner and dress.- synonyms:
- prominent, striking
- similar words:
- distinguished, famous, imposing, impressive, notable, noteworthy, noticeable, obtrusive, public, remarkable, salient
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| related words: |
apparent, bare, clear-cut, fantastic, illustrious, important, manifest, marked, monumental, obvious, particular, showy, unmistakable |
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| derivations: |
conspicuously (adv.), conspicuousness (n.) |
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