blatant
Americanadjective
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brazenly obvious; flagrant.
a blatant error in simple addition; a blatant lie.
- Synonyms:
- obtrusive, undeniable, overt, unmistakable
- Antonyms:
- inconspicuous, hidden, subtle
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offensively noisy or loud; clamorous.
blatant radios.
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tastelessly conspicuous.
the blatant colors of the dress.
adjective
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glaringly conspicuous or obvious
a blatant lie
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offensively noticeable
blatant disregard for a person's feelings
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offensively noisy
Other Word Forms
- blatancy noun
- blatantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of blatant
Coined by Edmund Spenser in 1596; compare Latin blatīre “to babble, prate,” blaterāre “to talk foolishly, babble”
Example Sentences
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In January, the Iranian government called reports by foreign media organisations that Soltani faced execution a "blatant act of news fabrication".
From BBC
But he entertained audiences in many ways, with everything from blatant hoaxes to Shakespearean theater.
The "blatant competition manipulation" posed a greater threat to sport than doping, she added.
From Barron's
Stunned by her blatant fibbing, I backed off.
From MarketWatch
Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was "important to find the right balance between deterring what is blatant and reckless vandalism of this beautiful landscape, with the enjoyment of the thousands of conscientious visitors".
From BBC
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