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Meaning of blatantly
The primary meaning of the word "blatantly" is to describe something that is done or shown openly and unashamedly, often in a way that is considered shocking or unacceptable.
Etymology of blatantly
The word "blatantly" has its roots in the 17th-century word "blatant", which is derived from the verb "blat", an archaic word that means to talk or cry out loudly.
The word "blatant" originally meant "clamorous" or "noisy", but its meaning has since shifted to describe something that is done or shown openly and unashamedly.
Synonyms
obviously
clearly
evidently
plainly
openly
noticeably
conspicuously
unmistakably
palpably
manifestly
transparently
visibly
appreciably
recognizably
demonstrably
incontrovertibly
indisputably
undeniably
patently
glaringly
flagrantly
shamelessly
brazenly
impudently
unashamedly
boldly
overtly
explicitly
deliberately
intentionally
knowingly
willfully
Definitions
- The word "blatantly" is defined by Oxford Languages as doing something or showing something openly and unashamedly, often in a way that is considered shocking or unacceptable.
- * It can also be used to describe something that is very obvious or noticeable.
Usage Examples
- The company has been blatantly ignoring safety regulations, putting its employees at risk.
- * The politician's blatant lies about his past have damaged his reputation.
- * The tourists were blatantly disregarding the local customs and traditions.
Antonyms
subtly
quietly
discreetly
secretly
covertly
furtively
surreptitiously
stealthily
clandestinely
privately
unobtrusively
inconspicuously
imperceptibly
almost imperceptibly
faintly
slightly
marginally
barely
hardly
scarcely