English vocabulary · B2
Conspicuous
/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ · adj.
It means very easy to notice because you clearly stand out from everything around you.
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Example sentences
- His bright red jacket made him conspicuous at the meeting.
- She sat in the front row, conspicuous and alone.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- con — together (from Latin)
- spic — see (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- OBVIOUS — easy to see or know (Hard to Miss)
- VISIBLE — able to be seen (Simply Present)
- NOTICEABLE — easy to become aware of (Draws Attention)
Words with the same root
spic — see
- inspect — look at something closely
- respect — look up to someone
- expect — look forward to something
Lesson notes
Conspicuous. It means very easy to notice because you clearly stand out from everything around you.
Similar words are obvious, visible, and noticeable. Use conspicuous when someone stands out in a crowd.
His bright red jacket made him conspicuous at the meeting. She sat in the front row, conspicuous and alone.
From Latin. Con- means together. Spic- means see. All eyes see you together — that is conspicuous.