adj.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' spi-ky ə -w ə s, -kyü- ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to get sight of, from com- + specere to look ― more at SPY
Date: circa 1534
1 : obvious to the eye or mind < conspicuous changes>
2 : attracting attention : STRIKING <a conspicuous success>
3 : marked by a noticeable violation of good taste
synonyms see NOTICEABLE
– con · spic · u · ous · ly adverb
– con · spic · u · ous · ness \ -n ə s \ noun