CONSPICUOUS


Meaning of CONSPICUOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs, -kyü-əs ]

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 -nəs noun

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