BLATANT

blatant, clamant, clamorous, strident, vociferous

(adjective) conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; “blatant radios”; “a clamorous uproar”; “strident demands”; “a vociferous mob”

blatant, blazing, conspicuous

(adjective) without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; “blatant disregard of the law”; “a blatant appeal to vanity”; “a blazing indiscretion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

blatant (comparative more blatant, superlative most blatant)

(archaic) Bellowing; disagreeably clamorous; sounding loudly and harshly.

Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.

Synonyms

• See also obvious

• See also gaudy

Antonyms

• (obvious): furtive

Source: Wiktionary


Bla"tant, a. Etym: [Cf. Bleat.]

Definition: Bellowing, as a calf; bawling; brawling; clamoring; disagreeably clamorous; sounding loudly and harshly. "Harsh and blatant tone." R. H. Dana. A monster, which the blatant beast men call. Spenser. Glory, that blatant word, which haunts some military minds like the bray of the trumpet. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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