conspicuousness
conspicuousness — noun
1. the quality of standing out clearly, so that people notice something straight aw
the quality of standing out clearly, so that people notice something straight away and pay attention to it
The conspicuousness of the orange tent made it easy to spot from the hilltop.
the conspicuousness of [object] — pattern for high visibility
Nala worried that the conspicuousness of her new haircut would draw stares at school.
Soldiers wear green and brown uniforms to reduce their conspicuousness in the forest.
Talia's bright red coat stood out with such conspicuousness on the grey winter street.
The thief's nervous pacing only added to his conspicuousness in the quiet bank.
- visibility
more neutral — just how easily something can be seen, without the idea of drawing attention
- prominence
stresses importance or rank, not only the fact of being seen
- noticeability
plainer, everyday word for the same idea
- salience
formal or academic — how strongly something stands out to the eye or mind
- inconspicuousness
the quality of blending in and not being noticed
- invisibility
the state of not being seen at all
文法句型
the conspicuousness of + noun
possessive + conspicuousness
用法筆記
Usually takes the pattern 'the conspicuousness of [thing]' or a possessive ('their conspicuousness'); frequently the object of 'reduce', 'avoid', or 'add to'.