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outrageous
adjective out·ra·geous \(ˌ)au̇t-ˈrā-jəs\
: very bad or wrong in a way that causes anger : too bad to be accepted or allowed
: very strange or unusual : surprising or shocking
Full Definition of OUTRAGEOUS
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a : exceeding the limits of what is usual b : not conventional or matter-of-fact : fantastic
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a : going beyond all standards of what is right or decent <an outrageous disregard of human rights> b : deficient in propriety or good taste <outrageous language> <outrageous manners>
— out·ra·geous·ly adverb
— out·ra·geous·ness noun
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First Known Use of OUTRAGEOUS
14th century
Rhymes with OUTRAGEOUS
OUTRAGEOUS Defined for Kids
outrageous
adjective out·ra·geous \au̇t-ˈrā-jəs\
Definition of OUTRAGEOUS for Kids
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: extremely annoying, insulting, or shameful <Her lies are outrageous.>
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: very strange or unusual <They wore outrageous costumes.>
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