Word
outrageously
Phoneticsout·ra·geous·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌaʊˈtɹeɪdʒəsɫi/
UK/aʊtɹˈeɪdʒəsli/
Adverb of manner
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.”
Examples
simple
“The restaurant is outrageously expensive for just a sandwich.”
contextual
“The public reacted with outrage to the outrageously high fees charged for the basic public service.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“On Saturday night he scored an outrageously good hat-trick, the movement every inch the No 9, the touch and finishing at ridiculous speed all his, as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1.” “The world’s ultra-wealthy have dozens and dozens of different outrageously expensive, high-performance toys to choose from, like the Rimac Nevera or the Mercedes-AMG Project One .” “This is a warmly, in fact outrageously sentimental and self-congratulatory film from Disney about the master himself.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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