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

The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

The outfits are increasingly outrageous, including a number featuring knee-high pink leather boots paired with same colored short shorts and a leather bra and long lime green hair. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Sacha Baron Cohen‘s outrageous Ali G character is back after 24 years — and so is the controversy. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

After years of infertility, the ability to carry a child and become a mother are the most outrageous and precious gifts I have ever been given. — Parents, 28 Aug. 2026