flagrant

CEFRC2

/ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very obvious and offensive.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    On fire; flaming.

Examples

  • I will never agree to such a flagrant miscarriage of justice.

  • They stated that it was a flagrant violation of international law.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.

More examples

In context

  • '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.

Synonyms

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The politician's blank disregard for the rules shocked everyone watching the debate.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”). More at black.