flagrant

Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.

Adjective

  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...
  2. On fire; flaming.

Origin

From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”). More at black.

Forms

more flagrant most flagrant flagraunt

Synonyms

blatant glaring burning flaming

Related

in flagrante delicto in flagrant delict

Derived

flagrantly unflagrant

Adjective alt of, misspelling

  1. Misspelling of fragrant.

Origin

From Latin frāgrans, participle of frāgrō (“smell, reek”).

Forms

more flagrant most flagrant flagraunt