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outrageously

A1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /aʊtrˈeɪdʒəsli/

US

  • /ˌaʊˈtreɪdʒəsli/

Description

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.

Examples

  1. 1

    High price

    The tickets were outrageously expensive, so we watched the concert online instead.

  2. 2

    Bad behavior

    He behaved outrageously at dinner and argued with every guest.

  3. 3

    Unfairness

    It seems outrageously unfair that two people doing the same job are paid so differently.

  4. 4

    Comedy

    The comedian was outrageously funny from the moment she walked onstage.

    • Phrase

      outrageously funny

      extremely funny, in a bold or surprising way

  5. 5

    Flirting

    She flirted outrageously with him all evening.

    • Phrase

      flirt outrageously

      flirt very openly and without embarrassment

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • outrageouslyadverb