Flagrant

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.

    "'Tis certain, therefore, that in all our notions of morals vve never entertain ſuch an abſurdity as that of paſſive obedience, but make allovvances for reſiſtance in the more flagrant inſtances of tyranny and oppreſſion."

  2. 2
    Misspelling of fragrant. alt-of, misspelling, obsolete
  3. 3
    On fire; flaming. archaic
Adjective
  1. 1
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
blatantburningegregiousabjectablazeabominable

Example

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"They stated that it was a flagrant violation of international law."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”). More at black.

Etymology 2

From Latin frāgrans, participle of frāgrō (“smell, reek”).

Related phrases

in flagrante delicto

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