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blatantly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈbleɪtəntli/
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  • CMU ARPABET: B L EY1 T AH0 N T L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Although he was blatantly on drugs, the crowd still cheered him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: glaringly, plainly, apparently, blatantly, baitly, clearly, evidently, eyely, manifestly, noticeably, obvi, obviously, openly, observably, overtly, visibly

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a blatant manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they blatantly violated the laws

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English blatant Middle English -ly English -ly English blatantly From blatant + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: manifestement — in a blatant manner
  • French: ouvertement — in a blatant manner
  • French: clairement — in a blatant manner
  • Italian: spudoratamente — in a blatant manner