adjective
outrageous
owt-RAY-juhs/aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
So extreme or unusual as to shock, offend, or astonish.
The diner is astonished by the outrageous size of the sundae.
Etymology
Old French outrageus described what was immoderate or excessive. Exceeding acceptable bounds connects that meaning with the English adjective's application to things shockingly offensive or unreasonable.
In context
outrageous assault on the people of Myanmar by the military
More examples
- The hotel charges an outrageous fee for parking.
- His outrageous insults bring the meeting to an abrupt end.
- She wears an outrageous hat covered in bright feathers.
Forms
outrageous · more outrageous · most outrageous
outrageously adverb — In a shockingly extreme or excessive way.
Similar words
- exorbitant
- Means unreasonably high, especially for prices, fees, or demands.
- shocking
- Emphasizes a strong disturbing reaction rather than unusual excess.
- outlandish
- Emphasizes bizarre appearance or ideas rather than offensiveness or excess.