Meaning of the word egregious in English

What does egregious mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

egregious

US /ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/
UK /ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/
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Adjective

outstandingly bad; shocking

Example:
It was an egregious error for a statesman to show such ignorance.
The company was fined for egregious violations of safety regulations.