CONSPICUOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONSPICUOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “conspicuous”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “conspicuous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Conspicuous” are: blatant, blazing, obvious, clear, plain, evident, apparent, manifest, self-evident, visible, standing out, noticeable, observable, discernible, perceptible, perceivable, detectable

Conspicuous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Conspicuous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conspicuous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Clearly visible.
• Attracting notice or attention.
• Obvious to the eye or mind.
• Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious.

Synonyms of "Conspicuous" as an adjective (17 Words)

apparent	Appearing as such but not necessarily so. The committee investigated some apparent discrepancies.
blatant	Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. A blatant appeal to vanity.
blazing	Very hot. The delicious cool of marble corridors after the blazing heat outside.
clear	Clear and distinct to the senses easily perceptible. Clear and precise directions.
detectable	Able to be perceived or noticed; discernible. The virus is not yet detectable in the blood.
discernible	Perceptible by the senses or intellect. The newspaper reports no discernible progress in the negotiations.
evident	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. She ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment.
manifest	Clear or obvious to the eye or mind. Manifest disapproval.
noticeable	Undesirably noticeable. Noticeable for its vivid historical background.
observable	Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible. Observable differences.
obvious	Predictable and lacking in subtlety. It was an obvious remark to make.
perceivable	Capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing. Perceivable through the mist.
perceptible	Easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind. A perceptible decline in public confidence.
plain	Sheer; simple (used for emphasis. A plain round faced woman.
self-evident	Evident without proof or argument.
standing out	Having a supporting base.
visible	In a position of public prominence. A highly visible member of the royal entourage.

Usage Examples of "Conspicuous" as an adjective

• Wore conspicuous neckties.
• He showed conspicuous bravery.
• Made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening.
• He was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple.
• A tower conspicuous at a great distance.

Associations of "Conspicuous" (30 Words)

apparent	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. For no apparent reason she laughed.
appreciable	Large or important enough to be noticed. Appreciable amounts of noxious wastes are dumped into the harbor.
detectable	Able to be perceived or noticed; discernible. There is a detectable note of bitterness when he talks of his father.
discernible	Able to be discerned; perceptible. Things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause.
distinctly	In a distinct and distinguishable manner. It s distinctly possible.
evident	Clearly seen or understood; obvious. She ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment.
flagrant	Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. Flagrant violation of human rights.
glaring	Shining intensely. A glaring error.
manifest	Record in a ship s manifest. One deity manifested in the form of a bird.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. Well marked roads.
memorable	Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. He recalled memorable moments in his life.
notable	A celebrity who is an inspiration to others. A notable increase in the crime rate.
noted	Well known; famous. A noted patron of the arts.
noteworthy	Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual. A noteworthy advance in cancer research.
noticeable	Undesirably noticeable. After a noticeable pause the lecturer continued.
observable	Capable of being seen or noticed. Observable differences.
obvious	Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Obvious errors.
outstanding	Clearly noticeable. Julian s outstanding debts.
palpability	The quality of being perceivable by touch.
preeminent	Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement. A preeminent archeologist.
prominent	Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. A man with big prominent eyes like a lobster s.
pronounced	Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous. A pronounced flavor of cinnamon.
remarkable	Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual. A remarkable coincidence.
renowned	Widely known and esteemed. A renowned painter.
seemingly	So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently. A seemingly competent and well organized person.
striking	The action of striking. It is striking that no research into the problem is being carried out.
substantial	Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary- Shakespeare. Several substantial timber buildings.
uncanny	Surpassing the ordinary or normal – George Will. His uncanny sense of direction.
visible	Visible imports or exports. A visible supply.
visibly	In a visible manner. He was visibly irritated at the way he had been undermined.