Meaning of crying(a) in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   crying(a)

   Definitions

   1. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

   Examples

   • « a crying shame »
   • « an egregious lie »
   • « flagrant violation of human rights »
   • « a glaring error »
   • « gross ineptitude »
   • « gross injustice »
   • « rank treachery »

   Synonyms

   • conspicuous
   • obvious