outrageous
adjective
out·ra·geous
(ˌ)au̇t-ˈrā-jəs 
1
a
: exceeding the limits of what is usual
the outrageous weather we have been afflicted with—
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b
: not conventional or matter-of-fact : fantastic
outrageous costumes
an outrageous tale
2
: violent, unrestrained
outrageous behavior
3
a
: going beyond all standards of what is right or decent
an outrageous disregard of human rights
b
: deficient in propriety (see propriety sense 2a) or good taste
outrageous language
outrageous manners
outrageously
adverb
outrageousness
noun
Examples of outrageous in a Sentence
They will be punished for their outrageous behavior.
This is outrageous! I will not put up with such treatment.
She's known for her wild hairdos and outrageous costumes.
At first it seemed like an outrageous idea, but then we realized that it wasn't so crazy after all.
The article makes some outrageous claims about her personal life.
Recent Examples on the Web
Though outrageous natural beauty is found in every corner of the state, from the enchanting Emerald Cove to the sacred Canyon de Chelly, nothing quite compares to the majesty of Arizona's flagship feature.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Manipulated videos can show an official saying or doing something outrageous — and fake.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Doctor's conduct was 'extreme and outrageous' According to his website, Pispidikis is one of only four chiropractic neurologists in the state of Michigan.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The term rose in popularity in Napa Valley in the 1990s to describe flashy cabernet sauvignon blends with perfect scores by top wine critics, outrageous prices and insatiable demand.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The Italianate take on the Croatian hypercar claims similarly outrageous numbers—1,900 hp hailing from four electric motors.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s hipster fakery is so outrageous and ludicrous that only a clod would take its indecency seriously.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
In one of the movie’s most outrageous scenes, the Sasquatch brood gets upset and starts throwing its excrement.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Drew brings this wild but intimate vision to life by way of outrageous antics, lacerating dialogue, and a blend of live action with phantasmagorically janky effects and animation.
—The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Manipulated videos can show an official saying or doing something outrageous — and fake.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Doctor's conduct was 'extreme and outrageous' According to his website, Pispidikis is one of only four chiropractic neurologists in the state of Michigan.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The term rose in popularity in Napa Valley in the 1990s to describe flashy cabernet sauvignon blends with perfect scores by top wine critics, outrageous prices and insatiable demand.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The Italianate take on the Croatian hypercar claims similarly outrageous numbers—1,900 hp hailing from four electric motors.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s hipster fakery is so outrageous and ludicrous that only a clod would take its indecency seriously.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
In one of the movie’s most outrageous scenes, the Sasquatch brood gets upset and starts throwing its excrement.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Drew brings this wild but intimate vision to life by way of outrageous antics, lacerating dialogue, and a blend of live action with phantasmagorically janky effects and animation.
—The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Outrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrageous. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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outrageous
adjective
out·ra·geous
au̇t-ˈrā-jəs
: extremely annoying, insulting, or shameful : shocking
outrageously
adverb
outrageousness
noun
Legal Definition
outrageous
adjective
out·ra·geous
au̇t-ˈrā-jəs
: going beyond standards of decency : utterly intolerable in a civilized society
outrageous conduct
outrageously
adverb
outrageousness
noun
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