Dictionary Entry
egregious
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/əˈɡɹiː.dʒi.əs/Word FrequencyCommon (4.44)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Usually in a negative sense: conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding.
In a Sentence
“The student has made egregious errors on the examination.”
Published Usage Examples
“That's why Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke protested Tuesday what he described as "egregious errors" in some reports, and released a staff memo with details.”
“The judge discovered what she called egregious government disclosures to expected witnesses.”
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Origin
From Latin 'egregius', meaning 'distinguished' or 'outstanding'.
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