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

Scroll on for a look at the most outrageous — and undeniably iconic — looks worn by Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner and more music legends at the very first VMAs in 1984. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

According to Dubrow, the show had been approved for a third season that was poised to be even more outrageous than Season 2. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Collins' campaign manager, Steve Abbott, responded to the report and called the allegations false and outrageous. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Online, Peters is an outrageous character who encourages viewers of his popular livestreams on Kick and Twitch to better their physical appearance to attract women and improve their career prospects. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026