flagrant
adjective
shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring.
flagrantly
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a word derived from
flagrant.
Example Sentences
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In David Ireland’s comedy at Irish Repertory Theatre, a Hollywood actor’s meeting with the writer and the director of a new play goes flagrantly, hilariously awry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
“It’s just flagrantly obnoxious to overdress in a workplace situation, especially when you’re a junior member,” said Gunn, best known for being a clear-eyed mentor on the fashion-design competition show “Project Runway.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
And lawyers suing DHS pointed judges toward her messaging as evidence of the agency’s real actions and policies—which were, quite often, flagrantly illegal.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2026
Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the platform over "flagrantly ignoring" safety laws and "deceiving parents" about the dangers it posed to young people.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Then she doesn’t know that I flagrantly disregarded orders, ripped out my earpiece, and gave my bodyguards the slip?
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
