Outrageously: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrageously

 

[ aʊtˈreɪdʒəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

incredibly

To an excessive or extreme degree; very. Used for emphasis or to express strong feeling.

Synonyms

excessively, extremely, intensely

Examples of usage

  • He was outrageously handsome.
  • The prices at the restaurant were outrageously high.
  • She behaved outrageously at the party.
  • The movie was outrageously funny.
  • The fashion designer's new collection was outrageously bold.
Context #2 | Adverb

shockingly

In a shocking or scandalous manner; extremely offensive or inappropriate.

Synonyms

offensively, scandalously, shockingly

Examples of usage

  • The scandal was outrageously publicized in the media.
  • The politician's behavior was outrageously inappropriate.
  • The company's treatment of its employees was outrageously unethical.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrageously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escandalosamente

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 empörend

🇮🇩 sangat keterlaluan

🇺🇦 обурливо

🇵🇱 skandalicznie

🇯🇵 途方もなく

🇫🇷 scandaleusement

🇪🇸 escandalosamente

🇹🇷 rezilce

🇰🇷 터무니없이

🇸🇦 بشكل شائن

🇨🇿 pohoršlivě

🇸🇰 pohoršlivo

🇨🇳 令人愤慨地

🇸🇮 škandalozno

🇮🇸 hneykslanlega

🇰🇿 масқара түрде

🇬🇪 აღმაშფოთებლად

🇦🇿 biabırçıcasına

🇲🇽 escandalosamente

Etymology

The word 'outrageously' originates from the Middle English word 'outrageous', which came from the Old French 'ultrageus', ultimately derived from the Latin 'ultra' (beyond) and 'rage', meaning 'rage'. Over time, the adverb 'outrageously' evolved to emphasize extreme or shocking qualities in various contexts.

See also: outraged, outragedness, outrageousness, outrages.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,885, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.