Outrageously Meaning in English
word · lemma: outrageous
ˌaʊˈtɹeɪdʒəsɫi
ow-TRAY-juhs-lee
aʊtɹˈeɪdʒəsli
ow-tray-JUHS-lee
Definition
In a way that is shockingly extreme, excessive, or unreasonable—often used to add emphasis or surprise.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech for exaggeration. Often paired with negative words ('outrageously expensive') but can be positive for humorous effect ('outrageously funny'). Not used for mild intensity—always extreme.
Spanish: escandalosamente - exageradamentePortuguese (BR): escandalosamente - exageradamentePortuguese (PT): escandalosamente - exageradamenteChinese (Simplified): 极其 - 令人震惊地Chinese (Traditional): 極其 - 令人震驚地Hindi: बेतहाशा - अत्यधिक रूप सेArabic: بشكل شائن - بشكل فاحشBengali: অত্যন্ত - অত্যাশ্চর্যভাবে - অবিশ্বাস্যভাবেRussian: возмутительно - возмущающим образом - невероятноJapanese: あきれるほど - とんでもなくVietnamese: quá mức - quá đáng - kinh khủngKorean: 터무니없을 정도로 - 엄청나게Turkish: aşırı şekilde - inanılmaz derecede - feci şekildeUrdu: انتہائی طور پر - حد سے زیادہIndonesian: sangat keterlaluan - luar biasa - sangat berlebihan
Example Sentences
The dress was outrageously expensive.
basic
He acted outrageously at the party.
basic
The bill was outrageously high.
basic
That comedian is outrageously funny—you have to see his show.
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The rules are outrageously strict this year.
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She was outrageously late to the meeting but didn’t apologize.
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