conspicuous
Very easy to see; standing out so everyone notices.
conspicuous in a sentence
- In his neon-orange coat, Raj was conspicuous in every crowd photo from the trip.
- A flamingo would be rather conspicuous in a pond full of grey pigeons, easy for everyone to spot.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to conspicuous?
- Ahidden
- Bunseen
- Cinvisible
- Dobvious
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D: obvious. The other three mean the opposite of conspicuous.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to conspicuous?
- Ahidden
- Bnoticeable
- Cstriking
- Dobvious
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A: hidden. The other three mean nearly the same as conspicuous.
Words that mean something similar
obvious, noticeable, striking
Words that mean the opposite
hidden, invisible, unseen
More words about appearance & looks
- contrast: A clear difference between two things.
- counterfeit: Made as a fake copy of something real, meant to trick people.
- dainty: Small, pretty and delicate.
- decrepit: Old and falling apart because of age or heavy use.
- delectable: So delicious that you want more of it.
- delicate: So fine or soft that it can easily be broken or hurt.
- dishevelled: Very untidy, with messy hair or clothes.
- distinct: Clearly different, or easy to see, hear or notice.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test