Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flagrant

Adjective
/ˈfleɪɡrənt/
Definition
Something that is conspicuously bad or offensive and is done in a very open or showy way.
Examples
  • His flagrant disregard for the rules led to severe penalties.
  • The politician’s flagrant corruption shocked the public.
  • She made a flagrant display of wealth at the charity event.
Meaning
Flagrant describes actions that are so bad that they are hard to ignore; they stand out because of their obvious nature.
Synonyms
  • blatant
  • obvious
  • outrageous
  • glaring