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- [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
- /kənˈspɪk yu əs/
- /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
- /kənˈspɪk yu əs/
Definitions of conspicuously word
- adjective conspicuously easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error. 1
- adjective conspicuously attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities: He was conspicuous by his booming laughter. 1
- noun conspicuously In a conspicuous manner; noticeably. 1
- adverb conspicuously visibly 1
- adverb conspicuously noticeably 1
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Origin of conspicuously
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin conspicuus visible, conspicuous, equivalent to conspic(ere) (see conspectus) + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; cf. contiguous, continuous, -ous
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Parts of speech for Conspicuously
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conspicuously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conspicuously
adv conspicuously
- officially — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- indubitably — that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
adverb conspicuously
- visibly — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
Antonyms for conspicuously
adv conspicuously
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- improbably — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adverb conspicuously
- secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
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