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conspicuous

Meaning

Easily perceived or noticed; readily observable; standing out.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The bright red jacket was conspicuous against the white snow. He shivered, wishing it wasn't so easy to spot him from far away. He just wanted to be invisible for a little while.

The old lighthouse keeper's red scarf was a conspicuous splash of color against the gray, stormy sea. He wore it even when the fog rolled in, a bright signal for anyone out on the waves, making him easy to see no matter the weather.

The lone, bright orange fungus, pulsing with a faint, internal light, was conspicuous against the grey, damp lichen. Nobody had expected to see anything living down here, let alone something so incredibly easy to notice.

My new hat was so big and fluffy, it was conspicuous from a mile away. Dogs barked, birds tried to nest in it, and a small child pointed, yelling "Look at the giant bunny head!" It definitely stood out, for better or worse.

Bartholomew's bright pink flamingo hat, adorned with tiny disco balls, was particularly conspicuous. It seemed to wink at everyone, a tiny beacon of sheer silliness in a sea of drab grey sweaters. Even the squirrels paused their nut-burying, clearly finding the sparkly headwear quite readily observable.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

He wore a bright red hat, a truly conspicuous choice for a stealth mission. Everyone looked his way; it was impossible not to see him. His eagerness to be noticed stood out more than anything.

The lone crimson lichen, a bright splash against the otherwise monochrome expanse of volcanic ash, was so conspicuous it drew my gaze from miles away. I knew, with a surge of desperate hope, that where life clung so fiercely, there had to be water.

The lone, bright orange buoy bobbed violently, a conspicuous beacon against the churning, gray waves. We squinted, straining to see it through the spray, its singular color the only thing that stood out. Relief washed over us as we finally steered towards its reassuring presence.

Barnaby's neon orange fanny pack, worn over his already flamboyant Hawaiian shirt, made him conspicuously noticeable at the funeral. Even the mourners, mid-sob, couldn't help but stare. He'd clearly misunderstood the "comforting colors" dress code.

Barnaby’s bright yellow galoshes, even in the dim light of the mushroom-themed speakeasy, were conspicuous. Everyone, from the sentient sourdough starter to the narcoleptic gnome bartender, could easily perceive Barnaby's questionable footwear choice as he attempted to slurp spaghetti with a shoehorn.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The bright red umbrella was conspicuous against the drab, gray street. Everyone paused, their gazes drawn to the splash of color. It was impossible to ignore, standing out so clearly in the otherwise uniform landscape, a beacon of defiance against the dull weather.

The vibrant, almost jarring shade of fuchsia painted on the weathered, corrugated metal of the outbuilding made it conspicuous against the muted earth tones of the farm. It drew every eye, a loud announcement in the quiet landscape, impossible to ignore as you approached.

The lone, iridescent beetle, a stark contrast to the muted moss, was immediately conspicuous. Its metallic sheen pulsed with an unnatural light, drawing the eye of every passing creature despite its minuscule size. Everyone stopped, captivated by its vibrant, unmistakable presence.

Barnaby's bright orange tracksuit, a shade so garish it could induce temporary blindness, was quite conspicuous against the muted tones of the art gallery. He pranced, arms flailing, oblivious to the disdainful glances. His sequined fanny pack, further amplifying his spectacle, was readily observable by everyone in the room.

The badger's newly acquired, neon-pink toupee was undeniably conspicuous against its otherwise stoic, earth-toned fur. Its precarious perch, perpetually threatening to succumb to a mild breeze, made it a spectacle; a truly unique addition to the forest floor, causing squirrels to pause their frantic nut-burying in sheer, bewildered amusement.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The tattered scarf was the most conspicuous item on the otherwise immaculate, meticulously organized desk. It screamed of a life lived outside these pristine walls, a stark, unavoidable presence that the owner couldn't, or wouldn't, conceal.

The shimmering, iridescent carapace of the xenoflora was too conspicuous amidst the drab, calcified scrub. Its otherworldly glow, a beacon against the perpetual twilight of the gas giant's moon, drew the attention of every scavenger, a palpable vulnerability in its dazzling display.

The bioluminescent fungi pulsed with an alien rhythm, their glow a conspicuous beacon in the subterranean cavern. A faint tremor vibrated through the rock, a subtle disruption in the profound silence, but the light’s insistent presence was impossible to ignore, a constant, unwavering declaration against the oppressive darkness.

Barnaby's audacious paisley cravat, a veritable kaleidoscope of cerulean and chartreuse, was inordinately conspicuous against his otherwise somber tweed. Even the most recalcitrant dandy couldn't help but aver his gaze, a vibrant beacon against the muted milieu, proclaiming his irrepressible verve with flamboyant insistence.

Algernon's magnificent plumage, a bewildering juxtaposition of cerulean and chartreuse, made him conspicuously visible amidst the drab clientele of the taxidermists' annual gala. He preened, his iridescent wattle bobbing like an overripe plum, utterly oblivious to the perplexed stares directed his way, each one a testament to his flamboyant, undeniable prominence.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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