Definitions

conspicuous

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] / kənˈspɪk yu əs /

ADJECTIVE

obvious, easily seen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparent discernible distinct evident noticeable visible

WEAK

clear manifest open and shut patent perceptible plain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hidden indistinct invisible obscure obscured uncertain unclear unnoticeable vague

WEAK

concealed imperceptible inconspicuous secret unimportant unknown unremarkable unseen

ADJECTIVE

important, prominent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blatant flagrant glaring influential notable remarkable salient striking

WEAK

arresting arrestive celebrated commanding distinguished eminent famed famous flashy garish glitzy high-profile illustrious jazzy loud marked noted notorious outstanding pointed rank renowned screaming showy signal splashy stick out like sore thumb tony well-known

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed hidden inconspicuous ordinary unimportant unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

imperceptible obscure secret unknown unseen

Example Sentences

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Leavitt and other members of the Trump administration have made an conspicuous display of their Christian faith.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Yet the most important summer arrival may well have been the least conspicuous.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Its opening sequence is both graceful and conspicuous; its exposition is entirely legible, yet so very charming that its plainness doesn’t matter one bit.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Aaron Bay-Schuck, Warner’s CEO, thinks that approach will help propel Batson to heights attained by one conspicuous former teen star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

There was some light applause from the crowd and a conspicuous lusty cheer from the back of the tent that could only have come from a clump of my brothers.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

conspicuous

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