How Do You Spell BLATANTLY?

Pronunciation: [blˈe͡ɪtəntli] (IPA)

The word "blatantly" is spelled with the letter "a" after the "t" and before the final "l" despite the fact that it is pronounced as if it were spelled "blatently." The phonetic transcription for "blatantly" is /ˈbleɪtəntli/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" is present in the spelling because of the word's Latin origin- it comes from the word "blatantem" meaning "bellowing" or "roaring." Despite the odd spelling, it is still a commonly used word in the English language.

BLATANTLY Meaning and Definition

1. Blatantly is an adverb that is used to describe something that is done or said in an extremely obvious and unsubtle manner. When something is done blatantly, it is conspicuously and flagrantly apparent or evident without any attempt to hide or disguise it. It implies a complete lack of concern or regard for the consequences, rules, or norms associated with the action or statement being made.

   Blatantly often suggests a sense of audacity or brazenness, as it conveys a clear message that the action or statement is intentional and deliberately done without any effort to conceal one's motives or intentions. It can also imply a disregard for the opinions, feelings, or sensitivities of others, as the action or statement is made with an assumption that it will be received or understood in the manner it is presented.

   The term blatantly is often used to highlight instances of open defiance, disregard, or disrespect towards authority, social conventions, or accepted standards of behavior. It is frequently employed in a negative context to criticize actions, statements, or behaviors that are considered offensive, inappropriate, or unethical due to their overt, conspicuous, and unrestrained nature.

   In summary, blatantly is an adverb that describes an action or statement made in a way that is glaringly obvious, unashamedly conspicuous, and lacking any attempt at subtlety or concealment. It indicates a brazen and audacious attitude towards the action or statement, often with a blatant disregard for the opinions, rules, or norms associated with it.

Top Common Misspellings for BLATANTLY *

• blatently 55.3398058%
• blantantly 22.0064724%
• blatenly 9.3851132%
• blatanly 2.5889967%
• blantently 2.2653721%
• blantly 0.9708737%
• blatonly 0.9708737%
• blaintly 0.6472491%
• baltantly 0.6472491%
• blatendly 0.6472491%
• blaitantly 0.6472491%
• blaitently 0.6472491%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for BLATANTLY

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Etymology of BLATANTLY

The word "blatantly" derives from the adjective "blatant", which originated in the late 16th century. The term "blatant" is believed to have come from the Old French word "blaterer" meaning "to bark" or "to babble". It eventually evolved into the Middle English "blateren", which typically referred to someone who spoke foolishly or idly. Over time, "blatant" took on the meaning of being completely or obviously conspicuous, and "blatantly" emerged as the adverbial form of the word.

Similar spelling words for BLATANTLY

• blatancy,
• blatant.