adj.
- Easy to notice; obvious.
- Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable. See Synonyms at noticeable.
conspicuous
adj 1: obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening" [syn: obvious] [ant: inconspicuous]
2: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; "open disregard of the law"; "open family strife"; "open hostility"; "a blatant appeal to vanity"; "a blazing indiscretion" [syn: blatant, blazing, open]
Synonyms: noticeable, observable, marked, conspicuous, prominent, outstanding, salient, remarkable, arresting, striking
These adjectives mean attracting notice. Noticeable and observable both refer to something that can be readily noticed or observed: “His long, feminine eyelashes were very noticeable” (Joseph Conrad). The prowler's movements were observable from the window. What is marked is emphatically evident: a marked limp; a marked success. Conspicuous applies to what is immediately apparent and noteworthy: a conspicuous stain. “Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure” (Thorstein Veblen). Prominent and outstanding connote a standing out, especially among others of a kind: the most prominent mountain in the range; the century's outstanding figures. What is salient is so prominent and consequential that it seems to leap out and claim the attention: “Defenders of the pit bull always seem to miss the salient point that it is the ferocity of the bite, not the number of bites, that has made the dog so feared today” (Sports Illustrated). Remarkable describes what elicits comment because it is unusual or extraordinary: “This story of Mongolian conquests is surely the most remarkable in all history” (H.G. Wells). Arresting applies to what attracts and holds the attention: one of Ellington's most arresting compositions. Striking describes something that seizes the attention and produces a vivid impression on the sight or the mind: The child bears a striking resemblance to his uncle. See also synonyms at perceptible
첫댓글 conspicuous두드러진, 저명한, 눈에 잘 띄는
There was no conspicuous road sign in that highway. 그 도로에는 눈에 들어오는 도로 표지가 없었다. You make so conspicuous a mistake as anyone could notice. 너는 누구라도 알 수 있는 명백한 잘못을 저지르고 있다. We missed you last night. You were conspicuous by your absence. 어젯밤 네가 없어서 유감이었다. 네가 없는 것이 크게 눈에 띄었다.