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outrageously

/aʊtˈreɪdʒəsli/
out · ra · geous · ly
Adjective:outrageous
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• adverb

1

To an extreme, extravagant, or unreasonable degree.

Example

"The luxury hotel was outrageously expensive during the peak summer season."

2

In a shockingly bad, offensive, or unacceptable manner.

Example

"Several guests behaved outrageously at the formal reception and were asked to leave."

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• Rhymes for outrageously

• Nearby Words

outrace
outrage
outrageous
outrageously
outrageousness
outraise
outrank

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'outrageous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Contrary to popular belief, 'outrage' is not a compound of 'out' and 'rage', but stems from Old French 'oultrage' (excess), derived from Latin 'ultra' (beyond).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outrageously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outrageously
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