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conspicuous

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
con · spic · u · ous
Adverb:conspicuously
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• adjective

1

Standing out so as to be clearly visible or easily noticed.

Example

"The bright yellow umbrella was conspicuous among the sea of dark raincoats."

2

Attracting special attention, often by being unusual, remarkable, or ostentatious.

Example

"The researcher achieved conspicuous success with her innovative solar panel design."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin conspicuus ('visible, open to view'), derived from conspicere ('to look at attentively, catch sight of'), formed from com- (expressing intensive force) and specere ('to look at').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conspicuous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conspicuous
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