Vocabulary
Conspicuous
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
clearly visible.
Urdu meaning
واضح، نمایاں، نامور
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Conspicuous by its absence was any mention of the Ukraine war.
- Entire villages in rural KP and Punjab are conspicuous for the complete absence of working-age men who have migrated either to metropolitan Pakistan or foreign destinations like the Gulf and southern Europe.
- As for another crucial attribute of leadership, which is being able to inspire people and forge a strong connection and trust with citizens, this too is conspicuous by its absence.
- The word Hamas is conspicuous by its absence from the 345word text, but `Israelis` appears once.
- RIVERS of blood are flowing in the Middle East, but the one organisation that has been conspicuous by its absence is the Arab League.
Synonyms
easily seen, clear, visible, clearly visible, standing out, noticeable, observable, discernible
Curator example
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
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