Basic Details
Word: Blatant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very obvious, or done openly, especially in a way that is rude or disregards the rules.
Synonyms: Obvious, glaring, flagrant
Antonyms: Subtle, hidden, inconspicuous
Idioms and Phrases
- Blatant lie: A lie that is very clear and easy to see through. Example: "His excuse for being late was a blatant lie, everyone knew he overslept."
- Blatant disregard: A clear lack of respect or attention towards something. Example: "Her blatant disregard for the rules made the teacher very upset."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The student's blatant cheating on the test was caught by the teacher immediately.
Example 2: He made a blatant attempt to skip the queue at the concert, which annoyed many people.
Example 3: The advertisement was a blatant promotion of the newest phone model, emphasising its flashy features.
Fun Fact
The word "blatant" comes from the Latin word "blatire," meaning to bleat like a sheep, which is related to making loud and unmistakable noises. This association with being loud explains its current meaning of being very obvious.
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than a blatant lie is a blatant truth." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blatant" mean?
a) Very obvious
b) Very quiet
c) Very small
d) Very fast
Answer: a) Very obvious
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blatant"?
a) Hidden
b) Subtle
c) Glaring
d) Soft
Answer: c) Glaring
3. Which sentence uses "blatant" correctly?
a) The blatant bird sang wonderfully.
b) His blatant behaviour was very polite.
c) She was wearing a blatant smile that showed she was happy.
d) The blatant noise in class made it hard to concentrate.
Answer: d) The blatant noise in class made it hard to concentrate.
4. Which idiom uses "blatant"?
a) Blatant lie
b) As clear as day
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Lost in the clouds
Answer: a) Blatant lie
5. What is the opposite of "blatant"?
a) Obvious
b) Glaring
c) Inconspicuous
d) Flagrant
Answer: c) Inconspicuous
