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- Dictionaryflagrant/ˈfleɪɡr(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive: "a flagrant violation of the law"
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Jul 24, 2012 · The meaning of FLAGRANT is conspicuously offensive; especially : so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be a flouting of law or morality. How to use flagrant in a sentence.
FLAGRANT definition: 1. (of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious: 2. (of a bad…. Learn more.
FLAGRANT meaning: 1. (of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious: 2. (of a bad…. Learn more.
Something flagrant is bad — so bad you can't ignore it. A flagrant foul in sports might send you to the bench, and a flagrant violation of the law might send you to the slammer.
Flagrant applies to what is offensive to a serious or appalling degree: flagrant disregard for the law; a flagrant example of racial prejudice. What is glaring is disturbingly or painfully obvious: a glaring error; glaring contradictions.
You can use flagrant to describe an action, situation, or someone's behaviour that you find extremely bad or shocking in a very obvious way. The judge called the decision 'a flagrant violation of international law'.
Flagrant definition: shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring. See examples of FLAGRANT used in a sentence.
