conspicuous
Standing out clearly
Conspicuous means clearly visible or attracting attention.
Something conspicuous stands out from its surroundings: a conspicuous stain on his shirt, Her absence was conspicuous.
The word often implies unwanted visibility—being conspicuous can mean being exposed or obvious when discretion would be preferable.
Conspicuous consumption refers to lavish spending meant to display wealth.
Easily perceived or observed
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- visibleAble to be seen
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
manifest · unmistakable · observable · perceptible · discernible · detectable · salient · marked
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- flagrantShockingly conspicuous and wrong
- brazenShamelessly bold
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- undisguisedNot hidden or masked
unashamed · shameless · audacious · unabashed · open · egregious · stark · unmissable
Showily excessive
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- garishTastelessly showy
loud · showy · glitzy · splashy · extravagant · ornate · bling · glittery
Being clearly noticeable
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- notableWorthy of attention
- noteworthyMeriting special attention
- remarkableWorthy of attention
outstanding · dominant · salient · commanding · imposing · eminent · preeminent · foremost
noticeable
Easily perceived or observed
clear · manifest · unmistakable · observable · perceptible · discernible · detectable · salient · marked · distinct
glaring
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- flagrantShockingly conspicuous and wrong
- brazenShamelessly bold
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
undisguised · unashamed · shameless · audacious · unabashed · open · egregious · stark · unmissable · in-your-face
ostentatious
Showily excessive
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
garish · loud · showy · glitzy · splashy · extravagant · ornate · bling · glittery · jazzy
standing out
Being clearly noticeable
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- notableWorthy of attention
- noteworthyMeriting special attention
remarkable · outstanding · dominant · salient · commanding · imposing · eminent · preeminent · foremost · leading
- eye-catchingstriking, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching, attention-grabbing
- stood outshined, noticeable, striking, popped, prominent
- signalssignal, signals, signaling, sign, waved
- visibilityvisibility, visible, invisible, hidden, hide
- exposedbare, uncovered, revealed, visible, exposed
conspicuousinconspicuous
Not readily noticed
unnoticeable · imperceptible · invisible · unobtrusive · hidden
conspicuousunderstated
Deliberately minimized in expression
modest · unshowy · restrained · unassuming · unpretentious
- conspicuous consumptionFlaunting wealth through purchases
inconspicuous, conspicuously, inconspicuously, conspicuousness, inconspicuousness