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1. consumption
noun. ['kənˈsʌmpʃən, kənˈsʌmʃən'] the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Rhymes with Conspicuous Consumption
- resumption
Sentences with conspicuous-consumption
1. Noun Phrase
Cuba is not a rich country, and conspicuous consumption tempts fate.
2. Noun Phrase
Materialism often finds expression as conspicuous consumption.
3. Noun Phrase
In any case, edible gold leaf would seem to be the height of conspicuous consumption.
4. Noun Phrase
Another study published earlier this summer linked this kind of conspicuous consumption with aggression.
2. conspicuous
adjective. ['kənˈspɪkjuːəs'] obvious to the eye or mind.
Synonyms
Etymology
- conspicuus (Latin)
- conspicere (Latin)
3. consumption
noun. ['kənˈsʌmpʃən, kənˈsʌmʃən'] involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body.
Antonyms
4. conspicuous
adjective. ['kənˈspɪkjuːəs'] without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- conspicuus (Latin)
- conspicere (Latin)
6. consumption
noun. ['kənˈsʌmpʃən, kənˈsʌmʃən'] (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.