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conspicuous

con·spic·u·ous [ kən spíkyoo əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. easily visible: easily or clearly visible
The building's most conspicuous feature is its dome-shaped roof.

2. attracting attention: attracting attention through being unusual or remarkable
He felt uncomfortably conspicuous, since he was the only man in evening dress.

[Mid-16th century. < Latin conspicuus< conspicere "observe carefully" < specere "look at"]

con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb
con·spic·u·ous·ness noun
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