conspicuous

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, feel, seem | become

make sb

Her bright red jacket made her conspicuous in the crowded train station.

ADV

highly, very

rather, somewhat

Her bright red hair made her somewhat conspicuous in the crowded classroom.

horribly, uncomfortably

His new tattoo was uncomfortably conspicuous when he wore short sleeves to the office.

Definitions

adj

1

Obvious or easy to notice.

He was conspicuous by his absence.

“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”

2

Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.

He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.

For his height he had a small face. The combination made him conspicuous.

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adjective — without any attempt at concealment

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He was conspicuous by his absence.

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“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come

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[...] 1. Handsignalmen, where needed, ought to wear a conspicuous orange/yellow cape (like many road workmen) to draw attention to them.

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He was conspicuous in his suit.

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The scar on his forehead is conspicuous.

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He was conspicuous by his absence.

Tatoeba · #289251

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(adj.)

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