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OUTRAGEOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does outrageously mean?
• OUTRAGEOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb OUTRAGEOUSLY has 2 senses:
1. in a very offensive manner
2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree
Familiarity information: OUTRAGEOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a very offensive manner
Context example:
he behaved outrageously
Pertainym:
outrageous (grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror)
Sense 2
Meaning:
To an extravagant or immoderate degree
Synonyms:
atrociously; outrageously
Context example:
atrociously expensive
Pertainym:
outrageous (greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation)
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