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Definition conspicuous in British English

conspicuous adjective

adjective
/kənˈspɪkjʊəs/
1

very noticeable or easy to see, especially because of being unusual or different

Example

She might have felt less conspicuous if there had been other women there too.

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2

very great: used for emphasizing how good or bad something is

Example

a conspicuous success/failure

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Definition conspicuous in British English