Flagrantly Meaning in English

word · lemma: flagrant

US

ˈfɫeɪɡɹəntɫi

FLAY-gruhnt-lee

UK

flˈeɪɡɹəntli

flay-GRANT-lee

Definition

In a way that is shockingly obvious or openly wrong, especially about something bad or illegal.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and written English, especially to criticize actions that break rules without shame. Common phrases: 'flagrantly ignore', 'flagrantly violate'. Not used for minor mistakes or positive actions.

• Spanish: descaradamente - flagrantemente
• Portuguese (BR): descaradamente - flagrantemente
• Portuguese (PT): descaradamente - flagrantemente
• Chinese (Simplified): 公然地 - 明目张胆地
• Chinese (Traditional): 公然地 - 明目張膽地
• Hindi: सरेआम - खुल्लमखुल्ला
• Arabic: بشكل صارخ - علانية
• Bengali: স্পষ্টভাবে - নির্লজ্জভাবেও
• Russian: вопиюще - откровенно
• Japanese: 公然と - 露骨に
• Vietnamese: một cách trắng trợn - công khai
• Korean: 대놓고 - 노골적으로
• Turkish: açıkça - göstere göstere
• Urdu: کھلم کھلا - بے شرمی سے
• Indonesian: secara terang-terangan - secara mencolok

Example Sentences

He flagrantly broke the rules in front of everyone.

basic

The company was flagrantly polluting the river.

basic

She flagrantly lied to the teacher.

basic

The referee saw him flagrantly foul the other player but did nothing.

natural

They flagrantly ignored the warning signs around the construction site.

natural

People were shocked that the law could be flagrantly broken with no consequences.

natural