blatantly
8 synonyms for blatantly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that is completely obvious, usually about something shameless or wrong.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blatantly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blatantly obvious
blatantly false
blatantly ignore
Etymology
From "blatant" plus the adverb-forming "-ly."
Full origin of blatantly →Frequently asked questions
What does “blatantly” mean?
The word “blatantly” means in a way that is completely obvious, usually about something shameless or wrong. In plain terms, doing something in plain sight with no attempt to hide it, usually something wrong.
How do you pronounce “blatantly”?
“Blatantly” is pronounced BLAY-tuhnt-lee (/ˈbleɪtəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “blatantly” in a sentence?
Here is “blatantly” used in a sentence: “He blatantly ignored the no-parking sign.”
What part of speech is “blatantly”?
“Blatantly” is an adverb.
