Blatantly

/ˈbleɪtəntli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is very obvious and open; without any attempt to conceal.

She blatantly ignored the rules during the test.

In a brazen or shameless manner.

He was blatantly lying about his whereabouts.

In a rude or offensive way.

The politician blatantly dismissed the concerns of the public.

From 'blatant' (c. 1520), from Latin 'blatans', present participle of 'blatire' which means to bleat.

blatantly obvious

Something that is extremely clear; unmistakable.

blatantly unfair

An action that is evidently unjust.

blatant

Obvious and in bad taste, often due to being shameless.

brazen

Bold and without shame, often in a disrespectful context.

Totally obvious.

That was blatantly obvious he was lying.

Shamelessly so.

She was blatantly flirting with the boss.