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| 1. | [ adjective ] obvious to the eye or mind | |
| Synonyms: | obvious | |
| Examples: | "a tower conspicuous at a great distance" "wore conspicuous neckties" "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening" |
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| Related terms: | inconspicuous big outstanding in_evidence bold marked featured crying visible exhibitionist attention-getting indiscreet conspicuousness | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious | |
| Synonyms: | blatant open blazing | |
| Examples: | "open disregard of the law" "open family strife" "open hostility" "a blatant appeal to vanity" "a blazing indiscretion" |
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| Related terms: | unconcealed | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] inclined to flaunt | |
| Synonyms: | flaunty | |
| Examples: | "conspicuous consumption" |
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| Related terms: | ostentatious | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] noticeable in an unpleasant way | |
| Related terms: | obtrusive | |
| Similar spelling: |
conspicuously conspirator conspectus conspecific conspire conspirative |
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