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
• prominent
• utter
• remarkable
• showy
• salient
• outright
• emphatic
• downright
• monstrous
• plain
• visible
• absolute
• detectable
• shameful
• heinous
• shocking
• arrant
• discernible
• outrageous
• out-and-out
• abominable
• 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

Itay Yavetz, were killed by Hamas terrorists in Rafah in what was a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025

President Xi declared China to be the bulwark of the multilateral system, but at the same time embraced leaders of Russia and North Korea who are in flagrant violation of multilateral rules. —David Miliband, Time, 22 Sep. 2025

Civil liberties groups called the suspension a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. —Amanda Castro shane Croucher anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025

But referees are also allowed to disqualify a player when the foul is particularly flagrant. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025

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