a. [ L. flagrans, -antis, p. pr. of flagrate to burn, akin to Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. flagrant. Cf. Flame, Phlox. ] 1. Flaming; inflamed; glowing; burning; ardent. [ 1913 Webster ] The beadle's lash still flagrant on their back. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ] A young man yet flagrant from the lash of the executioner or the beadle. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ] Flagrant desires and affections. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Actually in preparation, execution, or performance; carried on hotly; raging. [ 1913 Webster ] A war the most powerful of the native tribes was flagrant. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Flaming into notice; notorious; enormous; heinous; glaringly wicked. Syn. -- Atrocious; flagitious; glaring. See Atrocious. [ 1913 Webster ] | 