blatantly

[bleyt-nt-lee]

adverb

1. in a shameless or conspicuous way; flagrantly.

   While many of those workers are joining unions, many others are being blatantly ripped off.

2. in a way that is tastelessly loud, garish, or obvious.

   She dyes her hair blond, but leaves her dark brown roots blatantly visible.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blatantly¹

blatant ( def. ) + -ly

Related Words

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