flagrant
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for flagrant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Shockingly obvious and clearly wrong; blatant.
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.
Antonyms
How to use flagrant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flagrant violation
flagrant disregard
flagrant foul
Etymology
From Latin flagrantem, "burning, blazing," the present participle of flagrare, "to burn" — the sense shifted from literal burning to "glaringly obvious," as if blazing for all to see.
Full origin of flagrant →Frequently asked questions
What does “flagrant” mean?
The word “flagrant” means shockingly obvious and clearly wrong; blatant. In plain terms, so obviously wrong or offensive that it can't be ignored or excused.
How do you pronounce “flagrant”?
“Flagrant” is pronounced FLAY-gruhnt (/ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flagrant” in a sentence?
Here is “flagrant” used in a sentence: “It was a flagrant violation of the rules.”
What part of speech is “flagrant”?
“Flagrant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “flagrant” come from?
The word “flagrant” comes from Latin. From Latin flagrantem, "burning, blazing," the present participle of flagrare, "to burn" — the sense shifted from literal burning to "glaringly obvious," as if blazing for all to see.
Related words
in flagrant delict
in flagrante delicto
