This is the 9314th most frequent Japanese word.
目立ち
"目立ち" means "standing out" or "being conspicuous."
The word '目立ち' (目立つ here in its conjugated form '目立って') is used to describe something that stands out or is prominently noticeable in an observable context, such as a performance.
彼のパフォーマンスは非常に目立っていた。
His performance was very noticeable.
In this sentence, '目立ち' is used in the expression '目立ちたがり屋', which refers to a person who wants or tries to stand out or attract attention within a social context.
彼女はクラスで目立ちたがり屋のようです。
She seems like someone who enjoys standing out in the class.
Here, '目立つ' (from the root '目立ち') is employed to describe something visible or prominent within a physical context, like part of a landscape.