flagrant
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Adj — Shockingly obvious and clearly wrong; blatant.
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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.
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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.