Pronunciations
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/ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
- US
Adjective
Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.
- Examples
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a flagrant, unforgivably outrageous disregard for human life
More examples (1)
'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.
On fire; flaming.
Usage- Archaic
Adjective
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
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a crying shame
an egregious lie
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flagrant violation of human rights
a glaring error
gross ineptitude
gross injustice
rank treachery