flagrant

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Pronunciation

/ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ (UK)

Definition of flagrant

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

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 oppreſſion.”

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adj

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 oppreſſion.”
(archaic)On fire; flaming.
(alt-of, misspelling, obsolete)Misspelling of fragrant.

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

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