Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely shocking or offensive. - Referring to an action or behavior that is beyond what is considered acceptable or reasonable. - Talking about something that is done in an exaggerated or excessive manner.
- Referring to something that is done or used in an amount that is more than necessary or appropriate. - Describing a behavior or action that is beyond what is considered normal or acceptable. - Talking about something that is done in an exaggerated or extreme manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are beyond what is considered normal or acceptable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is done in an exaggerated or extreme manner.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Outrageously implies a higher level of shock or offense than excessively.
- 2Appropriateness: Excessively implies that something is done or used in a way that is not appropriate or necessary, while outrageously can also refer to something that is inappropriate but not necessarily excessive.
- 3Subjectivity: Outrageously is more subjective and dependent on personal opinion, while excessively is more objective and based on a standard or norm.
- 4Usage: Outrageously is more commonly used to describe something that is shocking or offensive, while excessively is more commonly used to describe something that is done or used in an amount that is more than necessary or appropriate.
- 5Connotation: Outrageously has a negative connotation, while excessively can have either a negative or neutral connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Outrageously and excessively are both adverbs that describe actions or behaviors that are beyond what is considered normal or acceptable. However, outrageously implies a higher level of shock or offense and is more subjective, while excessively implies that something is done or used in an amount that is more than necessary or appropriate and is more objective.
