conspicuous
part of speech
adjective (conspicuous, more conspicuous, most conspicuous); adverb conspicuously
meaning for a pupil
1) Very easy to see or notice; standing out. tree →
2) (in phrases) Attracting attention, as in "conspicuous by its absence" (noticeable because it is missing). tree →
sense in the lessons
In safety lessons, bright clothing makes you conspicuous to drivers. In stories, a conspicuous detail can be an important clue. Phrases: "make yourself conspicuous", "conspicuous by its absence", "conspicuous spending".
examples
- Wear a conspicuous yellow vest when cycling. tree →
- The red door was conspicuous in the grey street. tree →
- His name was conspicuous by its absence from the list. tree →
- The bird's bright feathers made it conspicuous. tree →
- She felt conspicuous in her costume. tree →
- Put the sign in a conspicuous place. tree →
- The priestesses of Vesta, called Vestales or Vestal Virgins, played a conspicuous part in these festivals. tree →
note
Pronounced "kon-SPIK-yoo-us". The opposite is "inconspicuous" (hard to notice). Being conspicuous is good for safety on roads.
Trees and pragmatics
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