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