Definitions
- Describing something that is easily noticeable or stands out from its surroundings. - Referring to something that is intentionally made visible or prominent. - Talking about something that is done in a way that attracts attention or draws focus.
- Referring to something that is clear or evident without needing explanation. - Describing something that is easily understood or recognized. - Talking about something that is self-evident or requires no further explanation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is easily noticed or recognized.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
- 3Both words convey a sense of clarity or certainty.
- 4Both words can be used to emphasize a point or argument.
- 5Both words are commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Attention: Conspicuously implies that something is intentionally made noticeable or draws attention, while obviously does not necessarily imply intentionality.
- 2Clarity: Obviously suggests that something is clear or evident without needing further explanation, while conspicuously does not necessarily imply clarity.
- 3Degree: Conspicuously suggests a higher degree of visibility or noticeability than obviously.
- 4Usage: Conspicuously is more commonly used in formal or academic writing, while obviously is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Conspicuously can have a negative connotation of being showy or attention-seeking, while obviously is generally neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Conspicuously and obviously are both adverbs that describe something that is easily noticed or recognized. However, conspicuously emphasizes the intentional visibility or prominence of something, while obviously emphasizes the clarity or self-evidence of something. Additionally, conspicuously is more commonly used in formal or academic writing, while obviously is more commonly used in everyday language.
