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in a way that causes strong feelings of outrage, horror, or moral disgust
- The investigation revealed shockingly cruel treatment of the animals.
- The politician had shockingly lied under oath for years.
- The prisoners were treated shockingly by the guards.
- The truth about the orphanage's conditions was shockingly exposed in the documentary.
- He was shockingly indifferent to the suffering he had caused.
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to a surprising or exaggerated degree
- She was shockingly beautiful in her red dress.
- The actor is still shockingly good in live performances.
- He's shockingly fast for someone his size.
- That mountain trail is shockingly steep.
- The baby was shockingly quiet the entire flight.
Synonyms:
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