What is inconspicuous?
English Language Learners Definition of inconspicuous : not very easy to see or notice : not conspicuous See the full definition for inconspicuous in the English Language Learners Dictionary
What is the meaning of conspicuously?
inconspicuously - in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention; "he had entered the room inconspicuously". conspicuously - in a manner tending to attract attention; "there have been plenty of general declarations about willingness to meet and talk, but conspicuously no mention of time and place".
When was OK inconspicuous Ly born into the world?
See in- 3, conspicuous Thus was OK inconspicuous ly born into the world, on March 23, 1839, in the pages of a cantankerous Boston newspaper. Their strategy, were they to try to board a plane with a weapon, would be to dress as inconspicuous ly as possible.
Where does she live inconspicuously?
She lives inconspicuously in a rural town. The School of Diplomacy is housed inconspicuously in a nondescript building. They devised a plan for registering voters inconspicuously. He was always the first to offer help if someone needed it, though he preferred to do so inconspicuously. He lingered inconspicuously in the hotel lobby.
What does inconspicuously mean?
not easily seen or noticed: not easily seen or noticed I hope the error is inconspicuous. Other Words from inconspicuous.
What part of speech is inconspicuously?
INCONSPICUOUS (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
Can a person be inconspicuous?
Someone who is inconspicuous does not attract attention to themselves. I'll try to be as inconspicuous as possible. I sat inconspicuously in a corner. Something that is inconspicuous is not easily seen or does not attract attention because it is small, ordinary, or hidden away.
What's a word for something that doesn't stand out?
Inconspicuous describes something that doesn't stand out or attract attention.
What is the synonym of inconspicuous?
Words related to inconspicuous unobtrusive, camouflaged, concealed, dim, faint, hidden, indistinct, insignificant, low-key, low-profile, modest, muted, ordinary, plain, quiet, retiring, secretive, shy, soft-pedalled, subtle.
How do you use inconspicuous in a sentence?
How to use Inconspicuous in a sentenceI tried to remain inconspicuous as I leaned against a back wall, my mind still in turmoil. ... He played an inconspicuous role in the council of the Five Hundred.More items...
What is the difference between conspicuous and inconspicuous?
Not conspicuous; hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking. The definition of inconspicuous is someone or something that blends in, or that is not prominent or attracting attention.
What does ornately mean?
1 : marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric sense 2b) or florid (see florid sense 1a) style is clear and simple rather than ornate and pompous — The Times Literary Supplement (London) 2 : elaborately or excessively decorated an ornate mantle an ornate townhouse ornate chandeliers.
What is the mean of vehemently?
Definition of vehement : marked by forceful energy : powerful a vehement wind : such as. a : intensely emotional : impassioned, fervid vehement patriotism. b(1) : deeply felt a vehement suspicion. (2) : forcibly expressed vehement denunciations.
What do you call a person who doesn't know what they want?
nonconformist Add to list Share. A nonconformist is someone who doesn't conform to other people's ideas of how things should be.
What do you call a person who doesn't care about anything?
aloof, apathetic, callous, detached, diffident, disinterested, distant, haughty, heartless, impartial, impervious, inattentive, neutral, nonchalant, uncaring, unconcerned, uninvolved, unresponsive, unsympathetic, blasé
What do you call a person who can't say no?
acquiescent akwēˈesənt/adjective: ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants."
What is a verb in the infinitive?
An infinitive verb, or a non-finite verb, is the basic form of a verb that presents an action as an idea or a concept rather than the specific action of a subject. An infinitive verb often follows the word “to” (as in “to walk”).
What does ornately mean?
1 : marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric sense 2b) or florid (see florid sense 1a) style is clear and simple rather than ornate and pompous — The Times Literary Supplement (London) 2 : elaborately or excessively decorated an ornate mantle an ornate townhouse ornate chandeliers.
What does compassionately mean?
: having or showing pity for and desire to help someone. More from Merriam-Webster on compassionate.
What is the meaning of flamboyantly?
1 : marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior a flamboyant performer. 2 often capitalized : characterized by waving curves suggesting flames flamboyant tracery flamboyant architecture.
Where does the word "conspicuous" come from?
From the Latin word inconspicuus, dating back to 1615–25. See in- 3, conspicuous
When was OK inconspicuously born?
Thus was OK inconspicuous ly born into the world, on March 23, 1839, in the pages of a cantankerous Boston newspaper. Their strategy, were they to try to board a plane with a weapon, would be to dress as inconspicuous ly as possible.
Why is the word "sinister" Latin?
The word "sinister" is Latin for "left," because left-handed people were often thought of as suspicious, evil, or demonic.
What does "inconspicuously" mean?
inconspicuously- in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention; "he had entered the room inconspicuously"
Was the squad for the World Cup inconspicuously finalised?
In other words, the squad [for the World Cup] was inconspicuouslyfinalised during that ODI series against Australia and the announcement was just a formality.
How to use inconspicuously in a sentence
Larrys share ended there, and Larry himself exited from the scene of his first command quite inconspicuously on a stretcher.
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