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conspicuous • (adjective)
\kun-SPIH-kyuh-wuss\
hear it again
1 : easily seen
2 : attracting attention : striking
Example sentence:
At the end of the cello recital, Arthur breathed a sigh of relief at having made no conspicuous errors.
Etymology:
"Conspicuous," "remarkable," "striking," and "prominent" all mean noticeable or attracting attention. "Conspicuous" applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind, as in "a conspicuous waste of money." "Remarkable" applies to something extraordinary or exceptional, as in "a child of remarkable intelligence." "Striking" applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply on one's mind or vision, as in "a striking view of the canyon." "Prominent" applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background, as in "a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town."
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