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.
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Waters’ career has been defined by his fearless — often outrageous — approach to spotlighting LGBTQ+ actors and themes.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Amending the Constitution would not happen overnight, but starting the process would most definitely put the spotlight on Trump and the outrageous historical precedents set by those who came before him, which have helped to make our current national crisis not only possible but perhaps inevitable.
—Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
Such an outrageous set-up leads to surprising depth as Maddie helps Percy grow up and let go of his insecurities.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Let’s pause for a moment and consider just how outrageous that is.
—Sara Colb, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Amending the Constitution would not happen overnight, but starting the process would most definitely put the spotlight on Trump and the outrageous historical precedents set by those who came before him, which have helped to make our current national crisis not only possible but perhaps inevitable.
—Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
Such an outrageous set-up leads to surprising depth as Maddie helps Percy grow up and let go of his insecurities.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Let’s pause for a moment and consider just how outrageous that is.
—Sara Colb, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 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 4 May. 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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