adv
blatantly
BLAY-tuhnt-lee
Blatantly (adv) means In a way that is completely obvious, usually about something shameless or wrong. Example: “He blatantly ignored the no-parking sign.”
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In a way that is completely obvious, usually about something shameless or wrong.
"He blatantly ignored the no-parking sign."
"The report was blatantly biased in favour of the company."
How to use blatantly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in plain sight with no attempt to hide it, usually something wrong.
Common pairings
blatantly obvious
blatantly false
blatantly ignore
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more blatantly
- Superlative
- most blatantly
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He _____ ignored the no-parking sign.
Etymology
From "blatant" plus the adverb-forming "-ly."
Related words
Rhymes for blatantly
instantly
elegantly
valiantly
distantly
abundantly
constantly
pleasantly
importantly
reluctantly
incessantly
brilliantly
triumphantly
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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.
