Word Adverb
outrageously
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌaʊˈtɹeɪdʒəsɫi/ UK /aʊtɹˈeɪdʒəsli/ out·ra·geous·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that is extremely bad, shocking, or expensive. You use it to describe something that is so extreme it is hard to believe.
adv.in a manner that is extremely offensive, shocking, or excessive. Often used to emphasize the degree of a negative quality or an exorbitant price.
Examples
“The restaurant is outrageously expensive for just a sandwich.”
“The public reacted with outrage to the outrageously high fees charged for the basic public service.”
“While the critic found the plot outrageously implausible, the film's visual effects were so stunning that the audience remained engaged throughout the entire runtime.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated