Definitions
- Describing something that can be easily seen or detected. - Referring to a change or difference that is apparent or obvious. - Talking about a feature or characteristic that stands out or attracts attention.
- Describing something that is easily seen or noticed because it stands out from its surroundings. - Referring to a person or behavior that attracts attention, often in a negative way. - Talking about an object or feature that is intentionally made to be noticeable or prominent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is easily seen or noticed.
- 2Both can refer to a feature or characteristic that stands out or attracts attention.
- 3Both can be used to describe a change or difference that is apparent or obvious.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Conspicuous implies a higher degree of visibility or attention-grabbing than noticeable.
- 2Connotation: Conspicuous often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the attention drawn is unwanted or inappropriate, while noticeable is more neutral.
- 3Purpose: Conspicuous suggests that the object or behavior is intentionally made to be noticeable, while noticeable does not imply intentionality.
- 4Usage: Conspicuous is less commonly used than noticeable in everyday language.
Remember this!
Noticeable and conspicuous are synonyms that describe something that is easily seen or noticed. However, conspicuous implies a higher degree of visibility or attention-grabbing than noticeable. Additionally, conspicuous often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the attention drawn is unwanted or inappropriate, while noticeable is more neutral.
