Meaning & Definition of word "Blatantly"
Blatantly
/ˈbleɪtəntli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is very obvious and open; without any attempt to conceal.
- Example: She blatantly ignored the rules during the test.
- 2. In a brazen or shameless manner.
- Example: He was blatantly lying about his whereabouts.
- 3. In a rude or offensive way.
- Example: The politician blatantly dismissed the concerns of the public.
Etymology
●From 'blatant' (c. 1520), from Latin 'blatans', present participle of 'blatire' which means to bleat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blatantly obvious:
Something that is extremely clear; unmistakable.
blatantly unfair:
An action that is evidently unjust.
Related Words
blatant:
Obvious and in bad taste, often due to being shameless.
brazen:
Bold and without shame, often in a disrespectful context.
Slang Meanings of blatantly
Meaning: Totally obvious.
● Example Sentence: That was blatantly obvious he was lying.
Meaning: Shamelessly so.
● Example Sentence: She was blatantly flirting with the boss.