Pronunciation: /ˈflaɡrənt/

Definitions of flagrant

adjective flagrant is an adjective that describes something that is obviously offensive, shocking, or noticeable in a negative way

Example Sentences

A1 The flagrant smell of smoke filled the room.

A2 She made a flagrant mistake by forgetting to turn off the stove.

B1 The referee issued a flagrant foul to the player for his aggressive behavior.

B2 The company's flagrant disregard for safety regulations led to a major accident.

C1 The politician's flagrant corruption scandal shocked the nation.

C2 The CEO's flagrant abuse of power resulted in his resignation.

Examples of flagrant in a Sentence

formal The company was fined for their flagrant violation of environmental regulations.

informal His flagrant disregard for the rules led to his suspension.

slang That was a flagrant foul in the basketball game.

figurative The politician's flagrant lies were exposed by the media.

Grammatical Forms of flagrant

Origin and Evolution of flagrant

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'flagrant' originated from the Latin word 'flagrantem' which means 'burning' or 'blazing'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flagrant' has evolved to also mean 'glaringly bad' or 'obvious', in addition to its original meaning of 'burning'.