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egregious

[ih-gree-juhs]

egregious Definition

  • 1outstandingly bad; shocking
  • 2remarkably good

Using egregious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "egregious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The judge described the crime as an egregious violation of human rights.

  • Example

    The company's performance this quarter was egregious.

  • Example

    The restaurant received an egregious review from the food critic.

egregious Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with egregious

  • a mistake that is extremely serious or obvious

    Example

    The report contained several egregious errors.

  • actions that are shockingly bad or offensive

    Example

    The athlete was suspended for his egregious behavior on the field.

  • an instance that is particularly bad or extreme

    Example

    The politician's corruption scandal was an egregious example of abuse of power.

Origins of egregious

from Latin 'egregius', meaning 'distinguished'

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Summary: egregious in Brief

'Egregious' [ih-gree-juhs] describes something that is outstandingly bad or shocking, or remarkably good. It can be used to describe a wide range of things, from crimes and mistakes to company performance and reviews. Examples include 'The judge described the crime as an egregious violation of human rights.' and 'The restaurant received an egregious review from the food critic.'