eklatant

blatantly, glaringly, strikingly

adverb ek-lah-TANT Rare

Origin: from French 'éclatant'

Usage Note

Eklatant describes a violation, failure, or difference that is so obvious it cannot be ignored. Eklatant versagen or ein eklatanter Widerspruch are set phrases. Common in political and journalistic discourse to highlight serious, undeniable shortcomings.

Examples

"Das Urteil verstößt eklatant gegen geltendes Recht."

Natural Translation

The ruling blatantly violates existing law.

Literal Translation

The ruling violates blatantly against applicable law.

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