Basic Details
Word: Conspicuous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very easy to see or notice; attracting attention.
Synonyms: Obvious, noticeable, evident
Antonyms: Inconspicuous, hidden, subtle
Idioms and Phrases
- Stand out like a sore thumb: To be very easy to notice because one is very different. Example: "In her bright red dress among all the dull colours, she stood out like a sore thumb."
- Catch one's eye: To attract attention. Example: "The beautiful painting caught my eye as soon as I entered the gallery."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bright yellow sign was conspicuous, making it easy for motorists to see it from a distance.
Example 2: She wore a conspicuous hat, which drew the attention of everyone at the party.
Example 3: His conspicuous effort to help others did not go unnoticed by his friends.
Fun Fact
The word "conspicuous" comes from the Latin root "conspicere," which means "to look at" or "to behold," highlighting its connection to visibility and attention.
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "conspicuous" mean?
a) Difficult to see
b) Very easy to see
c) Not interesting
d) Something small
Answer: b) Very easy to see
2. Which of these is a synonym of "conspicuous"?
a) Hidden
b) Invisible
c) Obvious
d) Subtle
Answer: c) Obvious
3. Which word is an antonym of "conspicuous"?
a) Noticeable
b) Evident
c) Inconspicuous
d) Clear
Answer: c) Inconspicuous
4. Which sentence uses "conspicuous" correctly?
a) The insect was conspicuous against the bright colours of the flowers.
b) The book was conspicuous because it was hard to find.
c) The dog was conspicuous when it was quiet.
d) The cloud was conspicuous because it was raining.
Answer: a) The insect was conspicuous against the bright colours of the flowers.
5. Which idiom means that something is very easy to notice?
a) Catch one's eye
b) Under the radar
c) Out of sight, out of mind
d) Take it with a pinch of salt
Answer: a) Catch one's eye
