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    conspicuous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word conspicuous

    Definition
    (adj) obvious to the eye or mind
    Example Sentence
    • a tower conspicuous at a great distance
    • wore conspicuous neckties
    • made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening
    Definition
    (adj) without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
    Synonyms : blatant , blazing
    Example Sentence
    • blatant disregard of the law
    • a blatant appeal to vanity
    • a blazing indiscretion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for conspicuous

Con(can)+ s(see) + the + pic(picture) --> can see the clear picture of the situation. So conspicuous means which can be easily seen.

the constable's belly is noticable to the eye

can (con) speak(spicuous) or something which clearly speaks, i.e., which is obvious

con speakuous : sb, sth that every body speaks about

if a person COME-SPIT at U, then he will stand out because of his unethical behavior.

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conspic+uous—when involved in a CONSPIracy gets ATTRACTING ATTENTION

con+spicuous con means together. every body is saying he is suspicious person

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