Synonyms of outrageous

outrageous

adjective

1

as in unusual

very different in a way that shocks or surprises people

The outrageous outfit he wore to the party attracted everyone's attention.

The talk show host is known for her outrageous opinions.

Related Words

• unusual
• outstanding
• bizarre
• shocking
• funny
• unique
• extraordinary
• strange
• remarkable
• weird
• striking
• odd
• eccentric
• prominent
• unconventional
• conspicuous
• noticeable
• peculiar
• fantastic
• notable
• crazy
• queer
• freak
• rare
• salient
• flamboyant
• curious
• showy
• erratic
• uncommon
• freakish
• phenomenal
• freaky
• singular
• outlandish
• atypical
• phantasmagoric
• splashy
• wacky
• off-the-wall
• outré
• quirky
• eye-catching
• out-there
• screwy
• unwonted
• kooky
• offbeat
• idiosyncratic
• kinky
• quaint
• perplexing
• baffling
• funky
• puzzling
• unorthodox
• wild
• way-out
• out-of-the-way
• bewildering
• uncustomary
• confounding
• far-out
• mystifying
• nonconformist
• cranky
• bizarro
• rum
• nonmainstream
• off-kilter
• weirdo
• crotchety
• queerish
• spaced-out

Dissimilar Words

• normal
• typical
• ordinary
• usual
• average
• standard
• commonplace
• everyday
• routine
• prosaic
• common
• frequent
• regular
• garden
• customary
• unremarkable
• unexceptional
• habitual
• conservative
• conventional
• run-of-the-mill
• workaday
• predictable
• familiar
• wonted
• expected
• conformist
• knee-jerk

2

as in terrible

standing out because of being very bad or wrong

The student was suspended for his outrageous behavior.

Related Words

• terrible
• shocking
• blatant
• awful
• obvious
• conspicuous
• gross
• monstrous
• shameful
• striking
• heinous
• abominable
• deplorable
• preposterous
• wretched
• atrocious
• egregious
• flagrant
• glaring
• lousy
• pronounced
• scandalous
• patent
• contemptuous
• execrable
• scornful
• libelous
• rank
• defamatory
• disdainful
• unbridled
• slanderous
• unrestrained
• intemperate
• immoderate

Dissimilar Words

• delightful
• delicious
• attractive
• appealing
• pleasant
• enjoyable
• agreeable
• welcome
• satisfying
• pleasurable
• enticing
• delectable
• pleasing
• inviting
• comforting
• soothing
• inconspicuous
• trivial
• small
• insignificant
• unobtrusive
• imperceptible
• inconsequential
• slight
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• unnoticeable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outrageous

As for getting to play the outrageous Harrigans again, Mirren says the experience remains unlike anything else. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Part true crime, part tall tale, this is a story about friendship, outrageous antics, betrayal, and a whole lot of weed. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Get a first look at season 2, which fully leans into the outrageous vibe of the show, according to its stars. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Winning the biggest tournaments in tennis is usually about coming up with some outrageous forehands and backhand and serves in the biggest moments. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026