Flagrant Meaning
/ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjObvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.
adjOn fire; flaming.
Sentence Examples
They stated that it was a flagrant violation of international law.
I will never agree to such a flagrant miscarriage of justice.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's ____ disregard for the rules shocked everyone watching the debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The player's ____ foul resulted in an immediate ejection from the game and a heavy fine.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”). More at black.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"'Tis certain, therefore, that in all our notions of morals vve never entertain ſuch an abſurdity as that of paſſive obedience, but make allovvances for reſiſtance in the more flagrant inſtances of tyranny and oppreſſion."
— 1740, [David Hume], “Of the Measures of Allegiance”, in A Treatise of Human Nature: […], book III (Of Morals), London: […] Thomas Longman, […], →OCLC, part II (Of Justice and Injustice), pages 163–164:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's ____ disregard for the rules shocked everyone watching the debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The player's ____ foul resulted in an immediate ejection from the game and a heavy fine.