conspicuous
gb/kənspˈɪkjuəs/ us/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
B2
Inglés
~ 4400
feltűnő, szembetűnő, kitűnik valamivel
B2
1
feltűnő
B1
szembetűnő
B2
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conspicuous' with 'suspicious'. 'Conspicuous' means easy to see; 'suspicious' means causing doubt or mistrust.
Significado
Easily seen or noticed
Colocaciones
conspicuous feature
|conspicuous position
|conspicuous absence
|make [something] conspicuous
|highly conspicuous
Sinónimos
noticeable (More general and neutral; does not always imply drawing deliberate attention.)
|
prominent (Often suggests importance or physical projection, not just visibility.)
Antónimos
inconspicuous (Describes something that blends in and is not easily noticed.)
Temas
appearance
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense in casual contexts where 'famous' or 'well-known' would be more natural.
Significado
Attracting public attention
Colocaciones
conspicuous success
|conspicuous bravery
|conspicuous consumption
Sinónimos
striking (Emphasizes strong visual or emotional impression.)
|
eye-catching (Informal; focuses mainly on visual appeal.)
Antónimos
unremarkable (Not likely to attract attention; ordinary.)
Temas
social
|appearance
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
conspicuous
AFI
GB/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
US/kənspˈɪkjuəs/
Sílabas y acento
con - spicu - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spicu)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: conspicuous
Familia de palabras
Core family
conspicuously
adverb
Related words
conspicuousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inconspicuous
adjective
inconspicuously
adverb
Advanced or less common
conspicuity
noun
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.