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conspicuous

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con·spic·u·ous  (kn-spky-s)
adj.
1. Easy to notice; obvious.
2. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable. See Synonyms at noticeable.

[From Latin cnspicuus, from cnspicere, to observe : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

con·spicu·ous·ly adv.
con·spicu·ous·ness n.

conspicuous
Adjective
1. clearly visible
2. noteworthy or striking: conspicuous bravery [Latin conspicuus]
conspicuously adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.conspicuous - obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening"
indiscreet - lacking discretion; injudicious; "her behavior was indiscreet at the very best"
inconspicuous, invisible - not prominent or readily noticeable; "he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole"; "the invisible man"
2.conspicuous - without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; "blatant disregard of the law"; "a blatant appeal to vanity"; "a blazing indiscretion"
unconcealed - not concealed or hidden; "her unconcealed hostility poisoned the atmosphere"; "watched with unconcealed curiosity"

conspicuous
Translations
Spanish conspicuous [kənˈspɪkjuəs] adj (= visible) → visible (= garish etc); llamativo (= outstanding); notable;
to make o.s. conspicuous → llamar la atención

French conspicuous [kənˈspɪkjuəs] adjvoyant(e)qui attire l'attention;
to make o.s. conspicuous → se faire remarquer

German conspicuous [kənˈspɪkjuəs] adjauffallend;
to make o.s. conspicuous → auffallen

Italian conspicuous [kənˈspɪkjuəs] adjcospicuo/a;
to make o.s. conspicuous → farsi notare

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When all this was done, and the army disciplined, and the herald Mouse had duly proclaimed war by challenging the Weasels, the newly chosen generals bound their heads with straws, that they might be more conspicuous to all their troops.
A conspicuous, and it is hope not unpleasant, feature of the book
As to temples for public worship, and the hall for the public tables of the chief magistrates, they ought to be built in proper places, and contiguous to each other, except those temples which the law or the oracle orders to be separate from all other buildings; and let these be in such a conspicuous eminence, that they may have every advantage of situation, and in the neighbourhood of that part of the city which is best fortified.
 
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