How do you pronounce conspicuous?

The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/.

conspicuous

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.35 in modern English

Syllables: con-spic-u-ous
IPA: /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

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Meaning

adj

Obvious or easy to notice.

adj

Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

Example Sentences

"He was conspicuous by his absence."
"“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”"
"[...] 1. Handsignalmen, where needed, ought to wear a conspicuous orange/yellow cape (like many road workmen) to draw attention to them."
"He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead."
"For his height he had a small face. The combination made him conspicuous."

Etymology

From Latin conspicuus (“visible, striking”), from cōnspicere (“to notice”), from con- (“with, together”) + specere (“to look at”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *speḱ-, conspicuus

Inflected Forms

more conspicuous (comparative) most conspicuous (superlative)

Derived Forms

conspicuosity conspicuously inconspicuous semiconspicuous

Phrases

conspicuous by one's absence conspicuous consumer conspicuous consumption

Frequently Paired Words

conspicuity conspicuousness gaudy illuminated shining shiny

Synonyms

apparent evident pointed observable perceivable arrant undoubted glaring bait blatant clear clear as a bell

Antonyms

inconspicuous