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Egregiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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egregiously

 

[ ษชหˆษกriหdส’.ษ™s.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

negative behavior

Egregiously describes an action that is extraordinarily bad or shocking. It is often used in a context where the severity of the behavior is emphasized. When someone acts egregiously, they do so in a way that stands out due to its poor judgment or conduct. This term conveys a strong disapproval of the action in question. Commonly used in legal, academic, and social contexts, it highlights a blatant disregard for accepted standards.

Synonyms

atrociously, flagrantly, outrageously, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • The company egregiously ignored safety regulations.
  • He egregiously mismanaged the team's resources.
  • The report highlighted egregiously unethical practices.
  • Her egregiously rude behavior at the meeting caused a stir.

Translations

Translations of the word "egregiously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น egregiamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grotesk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara mencolok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ raลผฤ…co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvidemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ egregiamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุตุงุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝraznฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝrazne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž็ซฏๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izjemno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvenjulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงox pis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ egregiamente

Etymology

The word 'egregious' originates from the Latin term 'egregius', which means 'distinguished' or 'eminent'. Initially, the term was used in a positive context to denote someone or something that stands out in a good way. However, over time, the meaning has shifted dramatically. By the 16th century, the word began to acquire a negative connotation, particularly in English usage, where it came to be associated with actions that are not only bad but remarkably so. The transition in meaning reflects societal changes in how certain behaviors were perceived, especially in contexts of morality and ethics. Today, egregiously is largely used to signify actions that are offensive or shockingly bad, often drawing attention due to their severity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,094 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.