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blatantly

/ˈbleɪtəntli/
Meanings
  • Adverb

    Speaking or acting openly and boldly, without regard for others' feelings or opinions.

Synonyms

glaringly , plainly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blatantly
Stately , Honorably , Valiantly , Respectably
Variants
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blatant , blatantly
Etymology
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From Middle English blatantly, from blat, blawen 'blow, speak loudly'.

Trivia
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  1. Blatantly is a 13-letter word.

  2. Blatantly is often used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is clear and undeniable.

  3. Blatantly is sometimes used to describe behavior that is obviously false or misleading.

Related Concepts
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  1. Rudeness: Blatantly is related to rudeness as it often describes behavior that is disrespectful or insensitive to others.

  2. Arrogance: Blatantly is related to arrogance as it can describe behavior that is bold and unapologetic, but can also be seen as disrespectful or insensitive to others.

Quotes
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  1. "Blatant" racial and gender discrimination is just about over.

    - Gregg Esterbrook,{it}New Republic{/it},20 Dec. 1999

  2. The surcharges are particularly galling … because they seem to amount to "blatant" double dipping.

    - John Greenwald,{it}Time{/it},29 Nov. 1999
Culture
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Blatantly is often used in a negative context to describe behavior that is disrespectful or insensitive. In literature, it is used to portray characters who are bold and unapologetic, but can also be seen as arrogant or rude.

How to Memorize "blatantly"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone speaking loudly and boldly without regard for others' feelings or opinions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of someone being bold and unapologetic, but also disrespectful or insensitive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Blow Away Others' Feelings' to remember the meaning of blatantly.

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