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

Officials initially called a flagrant foul on Randle for the collision with James, but after review the call was downgraded to a common offensive foul against the Minnesota player. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Isaiah Stewart, their bruising backup center, tied for second in the NBA with four flagrant fouls and is a big reason why Detroit excels at limiting points in the paint. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025

This was a flagrant foul against competition, a full court violation of the fans that paid to see the World Champions and instead saw garbage time play. —Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells left Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on a stretcher after taking a horrible fall following a flagrant foul by KJ Simpson. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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