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Flagrant
Glaring; scandalous; conspicuously wrong or outrageous
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Imagine This
The tempting fragrance of the baked goods lured the dieting man to consume all the rich pastries. It is a glaring error!
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Sounds Like
Fragrant (sweet-smelling)
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Looks Like
Flag + rant (visual cue: a conspicuously outrageous display)
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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.
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Other Forms
flagrantlyadverb
flagrancynoun
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Connect With
egregious, glaring, blatant, conspicuous, outrageous
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Note
Typically used to describe violations, conduct, or actions that are shockingly obvious or improper. Do not use for minor mistakes.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The journalist exposed a flagrant violation of safety protocols.
- Her flagrant disregard for the rules led to her suspension.
Synonyms
glaringegregiousblatantoutrageousconspicuous
Antonyms
inconspicuousunobtrusivemundane
Etymology
From Latin flagrans, present participle of flagrare 'to burn'; via Old French flagrant, meaning burning or blazing, later extended to mean conspicuously offensive.
Mnemonic
FLAG-RANT: An obvious, outrageous act that should be flagged and loudly proclaimed.
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adjectiveAn adjective describing something that indicates danger or disaster is about to happen.
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verbTo erase or rub out; to cause something to disappear or become indistinct by removing traces.
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Conspicuous
adjectiveStanding out very noticeably; attracting attention; easy to see.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
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adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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