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Meaning of egregious
The primary meaning of "egregious" is to describe something that is remarkably bad or unpleasant.
Etymology of egregious
The word "egregious" comes from the Latin "egregius," meaning "exceptional" or "remarkable," which is a combination of "e" (meaning "out" or "forth") and "grex" (meaning "flock" or "herd"), with the suffix "-ius" added to form an adjective.
Historically, "egregius" was used to describe something or someone that stood out from the crowd, either in a positive or negative sense.
The word "egregious" has been used in English since the 16th century, initially with a positive connotation, but over time, it has evolved to primarily convey a negative meaning.
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- Outstandingly bad or shocking: used to emphasize the seriousness or extent of something undesirable.
- * Remarkably or conspicuously bad, shocking, or reprehensible.
Usage Examples
- The company's egregious neglect of safety protocols led to a devastating accident.
- * The politician's egregious lies about their opponent sparked widespread outrage.
- * The egregious behavior of the bully made the victim feel traumatized and isolated.