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 …—
New Yorker
New Yorkeroutrageous prices
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.
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The ivory tower is losing luster by the second, after campuses around the country proved to be hotbeds of antisemitism, grade inflation has spiked rather than dissipated, and outrageous tuitions fund outlandish administrative salaries.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The premise sounds exceedingly dark, but the outrageous violence and setpieces allow for the catharsis of squirms and nervous laughter.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, there were so many jokes and outrageous moments, O'Hanlon says some had to be cut for time.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
From Oregon’s psychedelic 'Grateful Ducks' drop to the outrageous Crocs collab with T-Pain (yes, the song has been stuck in my head for days), there is a new fashion launch for absolutely everyone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The premise sounds exceedingly dark, but the outrageous violence and setpieces allow for the catharsis of squirms and nervous laughter.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, there were so many jokes and outrageous moments, O'Hanlon says some had to be cut for time.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
From Oregon’s psychedelic 'Grateful Ducks' drop to the outrageous Crocs collab with T-Pain (yes, the song has been stuck in my head for days), there is a new fashion launch for absolutely everyone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outrageous
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“Outrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrageous. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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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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