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conspicuous


Main Entry: con·spic·u·ous
Pronunciation: \kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs, -kyü-əs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to get sight of, from com- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: circa 1534

1 : obvious to the eye or mind <conspicuous changes>
2 : attracting attention : striking <a conspicuous success>
3 : marked by a noticeable violation of good taste

synonyms see noticeable

con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb

con·spic·u·ous·ness \-nəs\ noun


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