flagrantly

IPA/ˈfleɪɡrəntli/
KK[flˈeɡrəntli]IPA/ˈfleɪɡrəntli/

flagrantly — adverb

1. when a wrong action is done so openly and without shame that it shocks other peo

1.副詞B2
釋義

when a wrong action is done so openly and without shame that it shocks other people

例句

Rania was fined for flagrantly violating the building safety codes.

flagrantly + violate [rule/law]

Carlos's lawyer argued that the police had flagrantly ignored his client's rights during the arrest.

同義詞
  • blatantly

    closest synonym; both suggest obvious wrongdoing, but 'blatantly' is more common in everyday speech

  • brazenly

    adds a stronger sense of shamelessness and boldness

  • openly

    can be neutral or positive; does not carry the moral judgement that 'flagrantly' does

反義詞
  • subtly

    describes actions done in a hidden or unnoticeable way, the opposite of obviousness

文法句型

flagrantly + [verb of wrongdoing]

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs that describe legal violations, ethical breaches, or unfair actions — such as violate, ignore, lie, misuse, disregard, or discriminate.

常見錯誤

❌He flagrantly arrived late to the meeting.
✅He flagrantly violated the company's ethics policy.
💡'flagrantly' is too strong for minor social infractions; use 'openly' or 'blatantly' instead.