Tuesday, March 10, 2020
8 Sneering Synonyms for Obvious
8 Sneering Synonyms for Obvious 8 Sneering Synonyms for ââ¬Å"Obviousâ⬠8 Sneering Synonyms for ââ¬Å"Obviousâ⬠By Mark Nichol When we refer to something as being obvious, the connotation is often negative. Here are some synonyms for obvious that sometimes or always connote an uncomplimentary attitude about the subject at hand. 1. Blatant: crassly or offensively noisy, obtrusive, or obvious (possibly from the Latin word blatire, meaning ââ¬Å"to chatterâ⬠) 2. Brazen: contemptuously bold (from Middle English brasen, meaning ââ¬Å"brassy,â⬠from the harsh, loud sound brass makes when it is struck) 3. Conspicuous: reflecting a lack or violation of good taste; the meaning can also neutrally refer to what is obvious (from the Latin term conspicere, meaning ââ¬Å"to get sight ofâ⬠) 4. Egregious: see conspicuous and flagrant (from the Latin term egregius, meaning, literally, ââ¬Å"out of the herdâ⬠and figuratively connoting something outside of social norms) 5. Flagrant: demonstrating contempt for societal standards (from the Latin term flagrare, meaning ââ¬Å"to burnâ⬠) 6. Glaring: Obtrusively obvious, with the connotation of embarrassment for the perpetrator (from the Middle English term glaren, related to the Old English word for glass) 7. Gross: reprehensibly obvious, plus other negative (and a couple of neutral) meanings (ultimately from the Latin term grossus, meaning ââ¬Å"coarseâ⬠) 8. Rank: marked by a shocking display of poor taste; the term also has senses mostly related to coarseness or offensiveness (from the Old English term ranc, meaning ââ¬Å"strongâ⬠) See this post for a list of synonyms for ostentatious or referring to bad taste. Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Vocabulary category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:"Because Of" and "Due To" "Wracking" or "Racking" Your Brain?Show, Don't Tell
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