conspicuous

adjective
UK: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
US: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

  1. Easily noticed or seen; attracting attention.

    1. Her red hat was very conspicuous in the crowd.
    2. The security cameras were placed in a conspicuous location to deter crime.

  2. Clearly visible; attracting attention due to being unusual or remarkable.

    1. The new building is quite conspicuous from the highway.
    2. His absence from the meeting was conspicuous, raising concerns among his colleagues.

Synonyms

obvious remarkable prominent visible noticeable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conspicuous" in English means: Easily noticed or seen; attracting attention., Clearly visible; attracting attention due to being unusual or remarkable..

The phonetic transcription of "conspicuous" is /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ in British English and /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conspicuous": obvious, remarkable, prominent, visible, noticeable.

Example usage of "conspicuous": "Her red hat was very conspicuous in the crowd.". More examples on the page.