Outrageously

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈreɪdʒəsli/

Definitions of outrageously

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information on the manner, place, time, degree, etc. in which an action is performed

Example Sentences

A1 She was outrageously excited when she found out she passed her driving test.

A2 The prices at the new restaurant were outrageously high.

B1 The politician's behavior was outrageously inappropriate during the debate.

B2 The movie's special effects were outrageously realistic.

C1 The company's CEO was outrageously wealthy, living a life of luxury.

C2 The designer's latest collection was outrageously avant-garde, pushing the boundaries of fashion.

Examples of outrageously in a Sentence

formal The prices at the new luxury boutique were outrageously high.

informal I can't believe how outrageously expensive that concert ticket was.

slang She looked outrageously good in that outfit.

figurative The magician's tricks were outrageously impressive.

Grammatical Forms of outrageously

• past tense: outrageously
• plural: outrageously
• comparative: more outrageously
• superlative: most outrageously
• present tense: outrageously
• future tense: will be outrageously
• perfect tense: have been outrageously
• continuous tense: is being outrageously
• singular: outrageously
• positive degree: outrageously
• infinitive: to be outrageous
• gerund: outrageously
• participle: outrageously

Origin and Evolution of outrageously

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outrageously' originated from the Middle English word 'outrageous', which came from the Old French 'outrageus'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'outrageously' has evolved to emphasize extreme or excessive behavior, often used to describe something shocking or offensive.