Conspicuous

Word CONSPICUOUS
Character 11
Hyphenation con spic u ous
Pronunciations /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Definitions and meanings of "Conspicuous"

What do we mean by conspicuous?

Easy to notice; obvious. adjective

Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable. synonym: noticeable. adjective

Open to the view; catching the eye; easy to be seen; manifest.

Obvious to the mind; readily attracting or forcing itself upon the attention; clearly or extensively known, perceived, or understood; striking.

Hence Eminent; notable; distinguished: as, a man of conspicuous talents; a woman of conspicuous virtues.

Synonyms Illustrious, eminent, celebrated, remarkable, marked, notable.

Open to the view; obvious to the eye; easy to be seen; plainly visible; manifest; attracting the eye. adjective

Obvious to the mental eye; easily recognized; clearly defined; notable; prominent; eminent; distinguished. adjective

Obvious or easy to notice. adjective

Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive. adjective

Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious adjective

Obvious to the eye or mind adjective

Obvious or easy to notice.

Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

Better than obviously in so many ways lil one Urban Dictionary

1. Adj; Describes something thats easy to see. Something that catches a lot of attention or is fairly unique. 2. Lady Gaga Urban Dictionary

Very visible. Urban Dictionary

Not racial problem You know something but it's beyond the typical comprehending Urban Dictionary

When someone does something on Facebook just to make a point, or have everyone else see it. Can be done by a status, or joining of a group. Usually not a direct comment or wall post. Urban Dictionary

Acting in a manner that would cause great suspicion that you are from another time Urban Dictionary

Someone who makes a big deal out of their Christian faith, generally to cover their secular sins. Urban Dictionary

Obvious and unnecessary broadcasting of ones thoughts or feelings on using facebook, or a similar social networking site, as a medium. Especially on another's profile. Urban Dictionary

Someone who purchases at locations for an underlying purpose of being seen. Buying the label not the look. Urban Dictionary

The act of showing that you are aware of others hardships only for the sake of attention. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Conspicuous

The word "conspicuous" in example sentences

My brother officers were as good fellows as sailors ought to be and generally are, but, naturally, they neither knew nor cared anything about my pursuits, nor understood why I should be so zealous in pursuit of the objects which my friends, the middies, † christened “Buffons,” after the title conspicuous on a volume of the Suites a Buffon, ‡ which stood on my shelf in the chart room. ❋ Unknown (2003)

“Buffons,” after the title conspicuous on a volume of the Suites a Buffon, [11] which stood on my shelf in the chart room. ❋ Unknown (2003)

In the term conspicuous is included plants that attract general attention. ❋ Unknown (2003)

"Buffons," after the title conspicuous on a volume of the Suites a Buffon, which stood on my shelf in the chart room. ❋ Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 (1909)

"Buffons," after the title conspicuous on a volume of the "Suites a Buffon," which stood on my shelf in the chart-room. ❋ Huxley, Leonard (1900)

My brother officers were as good fellows as sailors ought to be and generally are, but, naturally, they neither knew nor cared anything about my pursuits, nor understood why I should be so zealous in pursuit of the objects which my friends, the middies, christened "Buffons," after the title conspicuous on a volume of the "Suites a Buffon," which stood on my shelf in the chart-room. ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

"Buffons," after the title conspicuous on a volume of the Suites a ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

"As he is also an item of expense, and commonly serves no industrial purpose, he holds a well-assured place in men's regard as a thing of good repute," Veblen wrote in his celebrated Theory of the Leisure Class, the book that brought us the term conspicuous consumption. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So the researchers went back to Thorstein Veblen, who coined the term conspicuous consumption. ❋ Steven Barnes (2008)

“The LDS community is very prone to what we call conspicuous consumption,” he said. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The only thing that kindles a mild phosphorescence, a dim luminousness as of a bedside match-tray in the dark, in their eyes is when they hear of somebody's what they call conspicuous moderation. ❋ Compton MacKenzie (1927)

My brother officers were as good fellows as sailors ought to be, and generally are, but naturally they neither knew nor cared anything about my pursuits, nor understood why I should be so zealous in pursuit of the objects which my friends the middies christened 'Buffons,' after the title conspicuous on a volume of the _Suites à Buffon_ which stood on my shelf in the chart-room. " ❋ Unknown (1904)

'Buffons,' after the title conspicuous on a volume of the Suites a Buffon which stood on my shelf in the chart-room.” ❋ Mitchell, P Chalmers (1900)

"Buffons," after the title conspicuous on a volume of the "Suites à ❋ Thomas Henry Huxley (1860)

A year or so after the crash, there are signs of a new sobriety — higher savings rates, for example, and a reduction in conspicuous spending. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The wealthy throughout the middle ages and early modern period engaged in conspicuous consumption and opposed new technology and methods. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The comprador elites only cared about exports and an upper middle class mired in conspicuous consumption - the auto industry was the axis of the Brazilian economy at the time. ❋ Pepe Escobar (2010)

[You are] conspicuously mistaken that [obviously] is [better than] conspicuously ❋ Lime Green Couch (2007)

Me: Holy shit, did you see Lady Gaga at [the grammys]? You: [No crap], a blind person couldve pointed her out. Me: Ya, shes really conspicuous. You: What? Me: Sorry, I dont know any words small [enough for you] to understand ❋ Whores R Us (2010)

[Something] that [stands] out. ❋ Josh (2003)

" I was depending on something but it became [conspicuous] , I probably forgot. " " After [binging] and getting a lot of [self care] I felt conspicuous and insecure " ❋ Jm8a (2023)

[Facebook news] feed: Brain just became a fan of "Harvard Business School [Class of 2014]" Carlos: Man, Brain is such an asshole, he just wants everyone to see that and rub it in their face. He's just conspicuous facebooking like always. Status: Meg just got a [2400] on her SAT! Julie: Meg is such a jerk, everyone knows she's a fucking genius, why does she have to gloat all the time? ❋ WCvolv (2010)

It's no wonder that when [Brayden] travelled to the [Victorian era], they knew she was [from the future]. Her cell phone and laptop made her extremely time conspicuous! ❋ Craftytrex (2009)

[Mark Sanford] joins John [Ensign] as [Conspicuous] Christians brought down by their own penises. ❋ Russian Blue (2009)

Sam: WTF Kelly is all over [my home] page with how much he misses everyone. [Mel]: I know. Talk about [conspicuous communication]. ❋ Lexico Bloke (2010)

Someone who walks around with [a Starbucks] cup; Someone wearing a shirt with a very obvious [logo] (i.e.: [ENYCE]) Mark is such a conspicuous consumer, look at his shirt. ❋ Amanda2008 (2008)

You're [conspicuous consciousness] was [showing] when you got mad at Jim for not getting his [pronouns] right ❋ Yamahajoe (2022)

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