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    flagrantly
    /ˈfleɪɡr(ə)ntli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a conspicuously or obviously offensive way: "authorities are flagrantly violating the law by refusing to comply"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLAGRANTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FLAGRANTLY definition: 1. in a way that is shocking because of being so obvious or showing lack of respect: 2. in a way…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flagrantFlagrant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : conspicuously offensive. flagrant errors. especially : so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be a flouting of law or morality. flagrant violations of human rights. 2. archaic : fiery hot : burning. flagrantly adverb. Did you know?

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLAGRANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    (of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious: a flagrant misuse of funds / privilege. a flagrant breach of trust. a flagrant disregard for the law. Synonyms. egregious formal disapproving. glaring. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLAGRANTLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FLAGRANTLY meaning: 1. in a way that is shocking because of being so obvious or showing lack of respect: 2. in a way…. Learn more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › flagrantlyFlagrantly - definition of flagrantly by The Free Dictionary

    Define flagrantly. flagrantly synonyms, flagrantly pronunciation, flagrantly translation, English dictionary definition of flagrantly. adj. 1. Conspicuously bad, offensive, or reprehensible: a flagrant miscarriage of justice.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLAGRANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    (fleɪgrənt ) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You can use flagrant to describe an action, situation, or someone's behaviour that you find extremely bad or shocking in a very obvious way. [disapproval] The judge called the decision 'a flagrant violation of international law'.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › flagrantlyflagrantly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of flagrantly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › flagrantFLAGRANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring: a flagrant error. notorious; scandalous: a flagrant crime; a flagrant offender. Synonyms: egregious, monstrous, disgraceful. Archaic. blazing, burning, or glowing. flagrant. / ˈfleɪɡrənt /.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flagrantlyFlagrantly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 8, 2024 · the "flagrant" family. in a flagrant manner.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flagrantFlagrant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The current meaning of the adjective flagrant — "obviously offensive or disgraceful" — is thought to derive from the Latin legal term in flagrante delicto, which literally meant "with fire still blazing" and is used figuratively to describe a situation in which the criminal is caught red handed.