Word
flagrant
Phoneticsfla·grant
US/ˈfɫeɪɡɹənt/
UK/flˈeɪɡɹənt/
Definitions
01obvious and offensive
adj. describes a bad action that is very easy to see and shows no respect for rules.
adj. conspicuously and outrageously bad, offensive, or reprehensible. Often used to describe a breach of law, rules, or morality that is not concealed.
“The player was sent off the field for a flagrant foul against his opponent.”
“The company's flagrant disregard for safety regulations led to a series of avoidable accidents and a massive fine from the government.”
Formal
Usage
Commonly collocates with nouns like 'disregard', 'violation', 'breach', or 'error'.
02on fire
adj. burning with flames.
adj. burning or flaming; used in a literal sense regarding combustion.
“The poet described the flagrant sun sinking into the dark ocean.”
“In the ancient text, the city was described as a flagrant ruin, with smoke rising high into the summer sky.”
Archaic · Literary
Teaching tip
This literal sense is extremely rare in modern English; learners will almost exclusively encounter the 'blatant' sense.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Misinformation, misdirection and flagrant cover-ups create a daisy chain of lies.” Etymology
From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”). More at black.
From Latin frāgrans, participle of frāgrō (“smell, reek”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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