flagrant — ozdic

Definitions

adj

1

Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.

'Tis certain, therefore, that in all our notions of morals vve never entertain ſuch an abſurdity as that of paſſive obedience, but make allovvances for reſiſtance in the more flagrant inſtances of tyranny and oppreſſion.

2

On fire; flaming.

adj

1

Misspelling of fragrant.

Collocations

4

ADJ.

international, justice

FLAGRANT + NOUN

error, miscarriage, tances, violation

PREP.

in, in

ADV.

such

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

'Tis certain, therefore, that in all our notions of morals vve never entertain ſuch an abſurdity as that of paſſive obedience, but make allovvances for reſiſtance in the more flagrant inſtances of tyr

Wiktionary

02

They stated that it was a flagrant violation of international law.

Tatoeba · #2840463

03

I will never agree to such a flagrant miscarriage of justice.

Tatoeba · #5504790

04

The decision was a flagrant error.

Tatoeba · #6938253

05

The claim that the Kabyle flag represents Kabylie is a flagrant lie.

Tatoeba · #7748844

06

This is yet another example of flagrant abuse of power.

Tatoeba · #10187967

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, flagrant is marked as archaic, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.