kenspeckle

ken·speck·le

adj \ˈken-ˌspe-kəl\

Definition of KENSPECKLE

chiefly Scottish

: conspicuous

Examples of KENSPECKLE

1. <the kind of kenspeckle performance art that is much in evidence at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival>

Origin of KENSPECKLE

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian kjennspak quick to recognize

First Known Use: 1616

Related to KENSPECKLE

Synonyms: arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, noticeable [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking

Antonyms: inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

Related Words: detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible; outstanding, salient; distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy; highlighted, spotlighted; flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming; flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry; highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious; extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular; opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought; absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms: subtle; concealed, hidden, shrouded; dim, faint, obscure; insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant; modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious; conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated; muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy

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