auffällig
Translation
conspicuous, striking, noticeable, flashy
Examples
Er trug ein auffälliges Hemd.
He wore a flashy shirt.
Es ist auffällig, wie still er heute ist.
It's noticeable how quiet he is today.
Sein Verhalten war sehr auffällig.
His behavior was very conspicuous.
Grammar Patterns
to be flashy/noticeable His new car is very flashy.
to behave conspicuously He has been behaving conspicuously lately.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bemerkenswert, augenfällig; Antonyms: unauffällig, dezent
Etymology
Derived from 'auffallen' (to attract attention), literally 'to fall upon'. Something is so striking it feels like it's falling onto your senses.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'falls' ('fallen') 'up' ('auf') into your field of vision. It's impossible to miss.