Blatant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbleɪtənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Blatant is an adjective meaning Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
Meaning
Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Bellowing; disagreeably clamorous; sounding loudly and harshly.
Example Sentences
harsh and blatant tones
A monster, which the Blatant beast men call.
Glory, that blatant word, which haunts some military minds like the bray of the trumpet.
London died away in draggled taverns and dreary scrubs, and then was unaccountably born again in blazing high streets and blatant hotels.
Synonyms for blatant
Depending on context, synonyms include ostentatious, bedizened, blingish, brash, campy, catchpenny.
Antonyms for blatant
Common opposites include furtive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconcealed, conspicuous, clamant, open, noisy, vociferous.
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