Flagrant
Glaring; scandalous; conspicuously wrong or outrageous
adjectiveFlagrant
Glaring; scandalous; conspicuously wrong or outrageous
adjectiveImagine This
The tempting fragrance of the baked goods lured the dieting man to consume all the rich pastries. It is a glaring error!
Sounds Like
Fragrant (sweet-smelling)
Looks Like
Flag + rant (visual cue: a conspicuously outrageous display)
Remember This
Remember that flagrant means obviously offensive or conspicuously wrong; it is not related to smell. It resembles fragrant in sound, but has a very different meaning and origin.
Other Forms
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egregious, glaring, blatant, conspicuous, outrageous
Note
Typically used to describe violations, conduct, or actions that are shockingly obvious or improper. Do not use for minor mistakes.
Study Deeper
- The journalist exposed a flagrant violation of safety protocols.
- Her flagrant disregard for the rules led to her suspension.
From Latin flagrans, present participle of flagrare 'to burn'; via Old French flagrant, meaning burning or blazing, later extended to mean conspicuously offensive.
FLAG-RANT: An obvious, outrageous act that should be flagged and loudly proclaimed.
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adjectiveStanding out very noticeably; attracting attention; easy to see.
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adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
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adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
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adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.