conspicuous
gb/kənspˈɪkjuəs/ us/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
B2
English
~ 4400
feltűnő, szembetűnő, kitűnik valamivel
B2
1
feltűnő
B1
szembetűnő
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is conspicuous
Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
Élénkpiros kabátja miatt feltűnő volt a tömegben.
The error was conspicuous in the final report.
A hiba szembetűnő volt a végleges jelentésben.
A conspicuous sign warned visitors to keep out.
His conspicuous talent soon attracted the attention of scouts.
Learner examples
The yellow car was conspicuous on the black road.
A sárga autó feltűnő volt a fekete úton.
He wore a conspicuous hat at the party.
Feltűnő kalapot viselt a partin.
The mistake was conspicuous in the text.
Her dress was conspicuous among the dark suits.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conspicuous' with 'suspicious'. 'Conspicuous' means easy to see; 'suspicious' means causing doubt or mistrust.
Meaning
Easily seen or noticed
Collocations
conspicuous feature
|conspicuous position
|conspicuous absence
|make [something] conspicuous
|highly conspicuous
Synonyms
noticeable (More general and neutral; does not always imply drawing deliberate attention.)
|
prominent (Often suggests importance or physical projection, not just visibility.)
Antonyms
inconspicuous (Describes something that blends in and is not easily noticed.)
Themes
appearance
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to see or notice because it is different or stands out.
Very easy to see or notice, often because of being unusual, large, or brightly colored.
B2
2
feltűnő
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is conspicuous for/by [something]
She was conspicuous for her generosity.
Nagylelkűségével tűnt ki.
The skyscraper is conspicuous by its unusual shape.
A felhőkarcoló szokatlan alakjával tűnik ki.
His conspicuous bravery earned him a medal.
The celebrity made a conspicuous entrance at the gala.
Learner examples
He is conspicuous for his tall height.
Magas termetével tűnik ki.
The building is conspicuous by its color.
Az épület a színével tűnik ki.
She is conspicuous for her kind acts.
The car is conspicuous because it is very big.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this sense in casual contexts where 'famous' or 'well-known' would be more natural.
Meaning
Attracting public attention
Collocations
conspicuous success
|conspicuous bravery
|conspicuous consumption
Synonyms
striking (Emphasizes strong visual or emotional impression.)
|
eye-catching (Informal; focuses mainly on visual appeal.)
Antonyms
unremarkable (Not likely to attract attention; ordinary.)
Themes
social
|appearance
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Getting attention from people because it is unusual or special.
Likely to attract public attention because of being unusual, remarkable, or clearly different from what is around it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conspicuous
IPA
GB/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
US/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
Syllables & stress
con - spicu - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spicu)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: conspicuous
Word family
Core family
conspicuously
adverb
Related words
conspicuousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inconspicuous
adjective
inconspicuously
adverb
Advanced or less common
conspicuity
noun
Expressions
conspicuous by one's absence
1/kənspˈɪkjuəs bˈaɪ wˈʌnz ˈæbsəns/
fixed phrase
Noticeably absent when expected
When someone is not present where they are expected, and people notice their absence.
Examples
- The mayor was conspicuous by his absence at the ceremony.
- Several key players were conspicuous by their absence during the match.
conspicuous consumption
1/kənspˈɪkjuəs kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
Spending to show off wealth
Buying and using expensive things to show you are rich, not because you need them.
Examples
- The party was an example of conspicuous consumption, with gold-plated decorations and rare wines.
- Critics accused the millionaire of conspicuous consumption during a time of economic hardship.