Egregious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Egregious is an adjective meaning Conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding; usually in a negative sense.
Meaning
Conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding; usually in a negative sense.
More Meanings
- Outrageously bad; shocking.
Example Sentences
My lord, you give me most egregious indignity.
The student has made egregious errors on the examination.
Good Heaven! when we observe what egregious nonsense other people talk, what woful follies other people commit, sure we must be tempted to turn upon ourselves and ask—"What do I do that is equally silly?"
16th century, Christopher Marlowe, Ignoto, I cannot cross my arms, or sigh "Ah me," / "Ah me forlorn!" egregious foppery! / I cannot buss thy fill, play with thy hair, / Swearing by Jove, "Thou art most debonnaire!"
Synonyms for egregious
Depending on context, synonyms include conspicuous, flagrant, obvious, rank, gross, glaring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flagrant, gross, rank, obvious, glaring, conspicuous.
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