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

The incident came not long after Sheldon was hit with a flagrant foul for poking Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye during the third quarter. —Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025

She was called for a flagrant foul on Kayla Thornton when the LSU product whacked the Valkyries forward in the face whilst chasing a loose ball. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 June 2025

By the end of the night, there had been five technical fouls and two flagrant fouls issued, and three players had been ejected. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 June 2025

Carlon says the incident highlights just how far people will go to get a good photo, as well as their flagrant lack of accountability. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025

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