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- Dictionaryblatantly/ˈbleɪt(ə)ntli/
adverb
- 1. in an open and unashamed manner: "yet another space show that blatantly disregarded scientific fact"
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BLATANTLY definition: 1. in a way that is very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing: 2. in a way that is…. Learn more.
When you do something blatantly, you do it obviously, without trying to hide it. You might blatantly lie to your boss if you don't care about getting in trouble.
Definition of blatantly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. : noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous. 2. : completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen. blatant disregard for the rules. blatantly adverb.
blatantly. (bleɪtəntli ) adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB with verb] Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad. [emphasis] It became blatantly obvious to me that the band wasn't going to last.
BLATANT definition: 1. very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing: 2. very obvious and intentional, when…. Learn more.
The earliest known use of the adverb blatantly is in the 1850s. OED's earliest evidence for blatantly is from 1851, in the writing of Richard Burton, explorer and author. blatantly is formed within English, by derivation.