
Main Entry: fla·grant
Pronunciation: \ˈflā-grənt also ˈfla-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin flagrant-, flagrans, present participle of flagrare to burn — more at black
Date: 1513
: conspicuously offensive
— fla·grant·ly adverb
synonyms flagrant, glaring, gross, rank mean conspicuously bad or objectionable. flagrant applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned
...and here is an oldie but goodie! (one of my all time old time favorites)



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