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outlandishly

/aʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ.li/
out · land · ish · ly
Adjective:outlandish
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• adverb

1

In a bizarre, unconventional, or strikingly unfamiliar manner.

Example

"The performers were outlandishly dressed in neon feathers and metallic capes for the festival parade."

2

To an unreasonable, excessive, or preposterous degree.

Example

"The luxury resort was outlandishly expensive compared to other hotels along the coast."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'outlandish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Outlandish' derives from Old English 'utlendisc', literally meaning 'belonging to a foreign land', before shifting in the late 16th century to mean 'bizarre' or 'unfamiliar'.

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