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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in plain sight with no attempt to hide it, usually something wrong.

Common pairings

blatantly obvious blatantly false blatantly ignore

Word forms

more blatantly comparative, most blatantly superlative

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Etymology

From "blatant" plus the adverb-forming "-ly."

Rhymes for blatantly

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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.