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单词 outrageous
释义

outrageous

adjective

out·​ra·​geous (ˌ)au̇t-ˈrā-jəs How to pronounce outrageous (audio)
1
a
: exceeding the limits of what is usual
the outrageous weather we have been afflicted with New Yorker
outrageous 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

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Simply repeating the film’s points makes one sound like some kind of conspiracy nut, and yet, the truth is outrageous — like the way Blackwater founder Erik Prince turned his attention to a new venture, Frontier Resources Group. Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 But to keep secret a policy agreement made with an oppressive foreign dictatorship is outrageous. James Freeman, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Parking downtown is so expensive, not to mention the price of gas, which is outrageous. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 His description of trying to watch a football game during his latest psychedelic trip was outrageous. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 This is outrageous and effectively negates workers’ right to strike. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 One of the most outrageous and entertaining displays of futuristic thinking is the spectacular arrival of Mutant Vehicles and Art Cars, created and built by some of the world's most talented designers and artists. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 In Apple TV+'s new series Loot, Maya Rudolph stars as a billionaire divorcée who goes on a journey of self-discovery, portraying a character who can, at turns, be both wholesome and raunchy, confused and confident, outrageous and deeply sad. Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 16 July 2022 As a constitutional and factual matter, this was an outrageous and frivolous claim, and the Court quickly said that Texas had no standing to bring the case. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

outrageous

adjective

out·​ra·​geous au̇t-ˈrā-jəs How to pronounce outrageous (audio)
1
: extremely annoying, insulting, or shameful
Her lies are outrageous.
2
: very strange or unusual
They wore outrageous costumes.

Legal Definition

outrageous

adjective

out·​ra·​geous au̇t-ˈrā-jəs How to pronounce outrageous (audio)
: going beyond standards of decency : utterly intolerable in a civilized society
outrageous conduct

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • typical
  • ordinary
  • normal
  • usual
  • commonplace
  • standard
  • average
  • unremarkable
  • prosaic
  • everyday
  • routine
  • common
  • frequent
  • regular
  • customary
  • unexceptional
  • garden
  • habitual
  • conservative
  • conventional
  • run-of-the-mill
  • predictable
  • workaday
  • familiar
  • conformist
  • expected
  • wonted
  • knee-jerk
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2
as in terrible
standing out because of being very bad or wrong The student was suspended for his outrageous behavior.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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