OUTRAGEOUSLY

outrageously, atrociously

(adverb) to an extravagant or immoderate degree; “atrociously expensive”

outrageously

(adverb) in a very offensive manner; “he behaved outrageously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

outrageously (comparative more outrageously, superlative most outrageously)

In an outrageous manner; to an outrageous degree.

The hotel was wonderful, but the food was outrageously expensive.

Source: Wiktionary


OUTRAGEOUS

Out*ra"geous, a. Etym: [OF. outrageus, F. outrageux. See Outrage, n.]

Definition: Of the nature of an outrage; exceeding the limits of right, reason, or decency; involving or doing an outrage; furious; violent; atrocious. "Outrageous weeping." Chaucer. "The most outrageous villainies." Sir P. Sidney. "The vile, outrageous crimes." Shak. "Outrageous panegyric." Dryden.

Syn.

– Violent; furious; exorbitant; excessive; atrocious; monstrous; wanton; nefarious; heinous.

– Out*ra"geous*ly, adv.

– Out*ra"geous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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