kənzˈpikyəwəs, -nˈsp- adjective
Etymology: Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to get sight of, perceive, from com- + -spicere (from specere to look) — more at spy
1. : obvious to the eye or mind : plainly visible : manifest
conspicuous at a great distance
an intention conspicuous only to his friends
2. : attracting or tending to attract attention by reason of size, brilliance, contrast, station : striking , eminent
a conspicuous tower
conspicuous statesmen
3. : undesirably noticeable by reason of violation of good taste or sense
a conspicuous necktie
against spending money for cement sidewalks, which he considered conspicuous waste — E.W.Smith
Synonyms: see noticeable