Meaning & Definition of word "Flagrant"
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Flagrant
/ˈfleɪɡrənt/
adjective:
- 1. Shockingly noticeable or evident; usually in a negative sense, indicating something that is brazen or scandalous.
- Example: The referee ignored the flagrant foul committed by the player.
- 2. Conspicuously bad or offensive.
- Example: The company's flagrant disregard for environmental regulations led to severe penalties.
- 3. Blatantly wrong or immoral.
- Example: His flagrant cheating during the exam was caught on camera.
Etymology
From Latin flagrans, present participle of flagrare ‘to burn’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flagrant foul:
A clear violation of rules in sports, typically resulting in a penalty.
flagrant injustice:
An obvious and egregious act of unfairness.
Related Words
blatant:
Obvious and offensive.
outrageous:
Shockingly bad or excessive.
Slang Meanings of flagrant
Meaning: Way over the top; excessively bad.
Example Sentence: That party was flagrant—everyone was way too loud.
Meaning: Seriously unacceptable.
Example Sentence: His behavior was flagrant, and everyone was embarrassed.