inconspicuously
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way intended to avoid attracting attention.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪŋˈkɑnspɪkwəsli
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Definition
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adverb
In a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
“He had entered the room inconspicuously.”
In an inconspicuous manner; so as not to attract attention or appear unusual or out of the ordinary.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
Used this way, inconspicuously is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“He had entered the room inconspicuously.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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