blatantly

/ˈbleɪtntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbleɪtntli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblā-tᵊnt-lē/ (ame, mw)

blatantly — adverb

1. openly and deliberately, showing no concern about being seen, especially when do

1.副詞B2
釋義

openly and deliberately, showing no concern about being seen, especially when doing something clearly wrong or unacceptable

例句

Emilia blatantly ignored the no-smoking sign and lit a cigarette.

blatantly + ignore for openly disregarding a rule

Kwame's report blatantly copied three pages from a published article.

同義詞
  • flagrantly

    stronger, stresses the shocking or offensive nature of the act

  • brazenly

    emphasizes boldness and lack of shame

  • overtly

    more neutral; simply means 'without hiding,' not always negative

反義詞
  • subtly

    in a way that is not obvious or easily noticed

  • discreetly

    carefully, so as not to attract attention or cause embarrassment

用法筆記

Always negative in connotation — describes actions that are shocking, wrong, or unacceptable. Not interchangeable with 'obviously' or 'clearly' for neutral or positive observations.

常見錯誤

❌She blatantly forgot to lock the door.
✅She carelessly forgot to lock the door.
💡'blatantly' describes something done openly and on purpose, not an accident.
❌He was blatantly good at singing.
✅He was obviously good at singing.
💡'blatantly' carries a negative judgment; use 'obviously' for positive or neutral statements.