Definition

Adverb: - In a conspicuously or obviously offensive, shocking, or bad manner; so as to be glaringly evident or notorious.

Usage

The adverb "flagrantly" is used to describe an action that is done in a way that is obviously and outrageously wrong, offensive, or disrespectful. It emphasizes the brazen, unapologetic, and highly visible nature of the misconduct.

Examples

• The company was flagrantly violating environmental regulations for years.
• He flagrantly ignored the judge's direct instructions.
• The politician's lies were flagrantly obvious to everyone watching the debate.

Advanced Usage

• "to act flagrantly": to behave in a conspicuously improper or offensive way.
  • The official acted flagrantly, accepting bribes in broad daylight.
• "flagrantly unconstitutional": so clearly in violation of a constitution that it is shocking.
  • The new decree was flagrantly unconstitutional and was quickly challenged in court.

Variants and Related Words

• Flagrant (adjective): conspicuously or obviously offensive.
  • a flagrant violation of the rules
• Flagrancy (noun): the quality of being flagrant.
  • the flagrancy of the crime

Synonyms

• Blatantly: in an open and unashamed manner.
• Outrageously: in a shockingly bad or excessive manner.
• Egregiously: in an extraordinarily bad or glaring way.
• Brazenly: in a bold and shameless way.

Antonyms

• Subtly: in a delicate or understated manner.
• Discreetly: in a careful and prudent manner, specifically to avoid attracting attention.
• Secretly: in a way that is kept hidden from knowledge or view.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• In flagrante delicto (Latin phrase, often used in English legal contexts): literally "in blazing offense"; used to mean "in the very act of committing a misdeed," often related to adultery or crime. While not using the adverb "flagrantly," this phrase is conceptually related.
  • The thieves were caught in flagrante delicto.

Adverb

1. in a flagrant manner
   • he is flagrantly disregarding the law