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Outlandishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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outlandishly

 

[ aʊtˈlændɪʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, opinion, appearance

Outlandishly means in a way that is bizarre or extremely unconventional. This term typically describes behavior, opinions, or styles that are strikingly unusual or eccentric.

Synonyms

absurdly, eccentrically, extravagantly, ridiculously

Examples of usage

  • Her outlandishly colorful outfit turned heads at the party.
  • The comedian told outlandishly funny jokes that had everyone laughing.
  • He proposed an outlandishly extravagant plan for the project.
  • The film featured outlandishly futuristic technology.
  • They lived in an outlandishly large house on the edge of town.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlandishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extravagante

🇮🇳 अजीब तरीके से

🇩🇪 extravagant

🇮🇩 secara berlebihan

🇺🇦 екстравагантно

🇵🇱 ekstrawagancko

🇯🇵 異常に

🇫🇷 de manière extravagante

🇪🇸 de manera extravagante

🇹🇷 aşırı şekilde

🇰🇷 엉뚱하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غريب

🇨🇿 extravagantně

🇸🇰 extravagantne

🇨🇳 异常地

🇸🇮 ekstravagantno

🇮🇸 fjarri

🇰🇿 экстраваганттық

🇬🇪 გიჟურად

🇦🇿 təəccüblü şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera extravagante

Etymology

The word 'outlandishly' comes from 'outlandish', which in turn derives from the Middle English 'utlandish', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. The term combines 'out', referring to something beyond or external, and 'landish', which relates to land or country. Historically, outlandish referred to characteristics or manners specific to distant lands, often with a sense of curious strangeness. The prefix 'out-' suggests an element of being outside the norm, while 'landish' has roots in the concept of regions or territories. Over time, the meaning of outlandish evolved to describe anything that is overwhelmingly unusual or unconventional, culminating in its use today that often conveys a sense of humor or exaggeration. The transition in its usage reflects changing perceptions of foreignness and eccentricity, contributing to the colorful and expressive language we use to describe the unexpected.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,691, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.