egregious
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for egregious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Shockingly bad or blatant; standing out in a negative way.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use egregious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
egregious error
egregious violation
an egregious lie
Etymology
From Latin egregius ("outstanding, distinguished"), literally "standing out from the flock" (e- "out of" + grex "flock"). The word once meant "remarkably good," but over time it flipped to mean "remarkably bad."
Full origin of egregious →Frequently asked questions
What does “egregious” mean?
The word “egregious” means shockingly bad or blatant; standing out in a negative way. In plain terms, really, obviously bad — the kind of mistake or behavior that's impossible to overlook.
How do you pronounce “egregious”?
“Egregious” is pronounced ih-GREE-juhs (/ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “egregious” in a sentence?
Here is “egregious” used in a sentence: “That was an egregious error that cost the company millions.”
What part of speech is “egregious”?
“Egregious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “egregious” come from?
The word “egregious” comes from Latin. From Latin egregius ("outstanding, distinguished"), literally "standing out from the flock" (e- "out of" + grex "flock"). The word once meant "remarkably good," but over time it flipped to mean "remarkably bad.".
Related words
egregia cum laude
