Read full poem →of poetic rhetoric that he had come to be; but in three ways
he was conspicuously successful in his art.
Dictionary Entry
In a way that is clearly visible or attracts attention; very noticeable.
In a Sentence
“The bright yellow backpack stood out conspicuously against the dark forest background.”
Origin
From Latin 'conspicuus' meaning 'visible'.
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Poetry examples for “conspicuously”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Of that one beech, appeared a thrush's nest; 20
A last year's nest, conspicuously built
At such small elevation from the ground