conspicuously
UK: kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li | US: kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.li
adv. in a way that is clearly visible or noticeable; strikingly
adv. in a manner that attracts attention or stands out
The word traces back to Latin conspicuus ("visible, striking"), combining con- (intensifying "together") and specere ("to look"). It entered English via Late Latin and Middle French, retaining its core idea of "being clearly seen." The adverb form conspicuously emerged in the 17th century, emphasizing how something stands out perceptibly. The morphemes logically build the meaning: "looking together" → "easily seen" → "noticeably."
The bright red sign was placed conspicuously at the entrance.
She wore a diamond necklace that shone conspicuously under the lights.
The error in the report was conspicuously overlooked.
His absence was conspicuously noted during the meeting.
The artist signed the painting conspicuously in the lower corner.