Synonyms of flagrant

flagrant

adjective

ˈflā-grənt 

as in blatant

very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad

that was a flagrant violation of the rules

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blatant
• glaring
• obvious
• gross
• egregious
• conspicuous
• striking
• patent
• pronounced
• sheer
• noticeable
• distinct
• terrible
• outstanding
• clear
• notable
• marked
• rank
• dramatic
• evident
• utter
• prominent
• remarkable
• showy
• salient
• outright
• emphatic
• downright
• monstrous
• plain
• visible
• absolute
• detectable
• shameful
• shocking
• heinous
• discernible
• arrant
• outrageous
• out-and-out
• abominable
• discernable
• perceptible
• stark
• observable
• deplorable
• arresting
• splashy
• eye-catching
• atrocious
• awful
• execrable
• preposterous
• lousy
• wretched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconspicuous
• imperceptible
• slight
• unobtrusive
• trivial
• small
• insignificant
• trifling
• inconsequential
• inconsiderable
• unnoticeable
• invisible
• hidden
• concealed

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective flagrant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of flagrant are glaring, gross, and rank. While all these words mean "conspicuously bad or objectionable," flagrant applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned.

flagrant abuse of the office of president

In what contexts can glaring take the place of flagrant?

The synonyms glaring and flagrant are sometimes interchangeable, but glaring implies painful or damaging obtrusiveness of something that is conspicuously wrong, faulty, or improper.

glaring errors

Where would gross be a reasonable alternative to flagrant?

The words gross and flagrant can be used in similar contexts, but gross implies the exceeding of reasonable or excusable limits.

gross carelessness

When could rank be used to replace flagrant?

The words rank and flagrant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rank applies to what is openly and extremely objectionable and utterly condemned.

rank heresy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flagrant

Attorneys general called Trump's order a flagrant violation of the Constitution and previous Supreme Court rulings. —April Rubin, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025

Pursuing dangerous Medicaid block grant schemes and allowing flagrant violations of unequivocal state laws looks like throwing stones in a Capitol building made of glass. —Sheldon Toubman, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025

Luke Barrett drew a flagrant foul after a Tyron Riley steal kept the momentum on USF’s side. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025

In the face of flagrant hate speech, Democrats have largely remained silent. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 7 Feb. 2025

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