conspicuous
word
Definition
Very easy to see or notice; attracting attention because it stands out.
Usage & Nuances
'Conspicuous' is usually formal or neutral. Often used for things that stand out because they are unusual, large, bright, or different. Common collocations: 'conspicuous absence', 'conspicuous consumption'. Not used for things that blend in or are subtle.
Spanish: llamativo - visible - evidentePortuguese (BR): chamativo - evidente - notórioPortuguese (PT): chamativo - notório - evidenteChinese (Simplified): 显眼的 - 引人注目的Chinese (Traditional): 顯眼的 - 引人注目的Hindi: स्पष्ट - आकर्षक - दिखने वालाArabic: واضح - بارزBengali: দৃষ্টিকটু - স্পষ্টভাবে দৃশ্যমানRussian: бросающийся в глаза - заметныйJapanese: 目立つ - 明白なVietnamese: dễ thấy - nổi bậtKorean: 눈에 띄는 - 두드러진Turkish: göze çarpan - dikkat çekiciUrdu: نمایاں - صاف نظر آنے والاIndonesian: mencolok - mencolok mata
Example Sentences
Her red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
basic
The sign was conspicuous on the wall.
basic
A conspicuous error was found in the report.
basic
He tried to be quiet, but his laughter was conspicuous.
natural
Their conspicuous absence at the meeting surprised everyone.
natural
Luxury cars are often bought for their conspicuous display of wealth.
natural