WordGarden.iooutrageously
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /aʊtrˈeɪdʒəsli/
US
- /ˌaʊˈtreɪdʒəsli/
Meanings
Adverb
to an extreme, shocking, or excessive degree
in a shockingly offensive, unfair, or unacceptable way
Beyond the definition
Imagine your little brother eating an entire cake all by himself. That would be outrageously greedy. The word "outrageously" describes something in a way that feels shockingly extreme, often too much, unfair, or hard to believe. It is often negative, but it can also be playful or admiring. You might talk about an outrageously expensive bag, an outrageously rude comment, or an outrageously stylish jacket. Think of it as pushing something far past what feels normal.
"Outrageously" does not just mean very. It adds the idea that something is so extreme that it shocks you, feels unreasonable, or stands out in a dramatic way. When you say something is outrageously expensive, outrageously unfair, or outrageously funny, you are saying it goes far beyond the usual level and causes a strong reaction.
It is often used for emphasis and exaggeration. For example, "The concert was outrageously loud" does not just mean it was loud; it means it was so loud that it felt overwhelming. If you say someone is "outrageously talented," you mean their skill is unusually high and impressive.
It often appears in negative situations, such as talking about prices, behavior, lies, or unfair treatment. But it can also sound playful or admiring, especially when something is bold, glamorous, wild, or unexpectedly good. A person might dress outrageously, a comedian might be outrageously funny, or a dessert might be outrageously rich and sweet.
So, if something feels shockingly extreme, way beyond normal, or almost too much to believe, "outrageously" is a strong and vivid way to describe it.
Examples
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High price
The tickets were outrageously expensive, so we watched the concert online instead.
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Bad behavior
He behaved outrageously at dinner and argued with every guest.
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Unfairness
It seems outrageously unfair that two people doing the same job are paid so differently.
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Comedy
The comedian was outrageously funny from the moment she walked onstage.
- Phraseoutrageously funny
extremely funny, in a bold or surprising way
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Flirting
She flirted outrageously with him all evening.
- Phraseflirt outrageously
flirt very openly and without embarrassment
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- outrageously expensive
- outrageously high
- outrageously funny
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- outrageouslyadverb