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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Those supporting the defendants have called those charges outrageous, saying the defendants were there protesting ICE and that the government has gone overboard to send a message.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In other words, a rolling proof of concept for just how outrageous modern electric torque can be in a lightweight chassis.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Despite an outrageous catch in center field by Aiden Robbins, Michigan State knotted the game 1-1 thanks to an RBI single by Ryan McKay.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In other words, a rolling proof of concept for just how outrageous modern electric torque can be in a lightweight chassis.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Despite an outrageous catch in center field by Aiden Robbins, Michigan State knotted the game 1-1 thanks to an RBI single by Ryan McKay.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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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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