Meaning & Definition of word "Outrageously"
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Outrageously
/aʊtˈreɪdʒəsli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is shockingly bad or excessive; in an outrageous manner.
- Example: The prices at that restaurant are outrageously high for such mediocre food.
- 2. To an extreme or excessive degree.
- Example: She was outrageously happy when she heard the good news.
- 3. In a manner that provokes outrage or anger.
- Example: His behavior at the party was outrageously inappropriate.
- 4. In a way that is absurd or ridiculous.
- Example: The claims made in that advertisement were outrageously misleading.
- 5. In a manner that is beyond all bounds; wildly extravagant.
- Example: The show was outrageously entertaining, leaving the audience in stitches.
Etymology
Derived from 'outrage' with the suffix '-ously'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outrageously expensive:
Referring to something that costs much more than it should.
outrageously funny:
Describing something that is extremely humorous.
Related Words
outrage:
An extremely strong reaction of anger or shock.
outraged:
Feeling or expressing outrage.
Slang Meanings of outrageously
Meaning: Over the top, often used in a humorous context.
Example Sentence: That party was outrageously fun!
Meaning: Used to describe something that is cool or awesome in an exaggerated way.
Example Sentence: His new car is outrageously dope!