Flagrant

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Flagrant

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

FLAY-grunt  /ˈfleɪɡr(ə)nt/

Definition

Conspicuously or obviously offensive; so blatant that it cannot be overlooked or denied.

Plain meaning

Openly and obviously wrong or bad — so blatant and shameless that it demands to be noticed and condemned.

Register

Formal to semi-formal. Strong in moral condemnation. Common in legal, journalistic, and political language.