NYT Dictionary

BLATANTLY

/ˈbleɪtəntli/
AdverbBLA-tant-lybla-tant-ly · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

glaringlyplainlyapparentlyblatantlybaitlyclearlyevidentlyeyelymanifestlynoticeably

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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