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—
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Drew brings this wild but intimate vision to life by way of outrageous antics, lacerating dialogue, and a blend of live action with phantasmagorically janky effects and animation.
—The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
After outrageous court outbursts from Auntie Rae and Susie put Larry on the ropes, Jerry Seinfeld (playing himself) shows up in Atlanta for support and a less-than-urgent chat about bearded ladies.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Following someone to the parking lot and shooting them seven times for allegedly shoplifting is outrageous conduct that cannot be tolerated by corporations around the country.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Being this kind of standard-issue Democrat, doing great work in New York cleaning up the Hudson River, but then falling down these wormholes of conspiracy theories that are just honestly outrageous, unproven, and slightly crazy and dangerous.
Slightly crazy and dangerous?
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Like just about everyone who’s pined for a dream outdoor space in recent years, Jessica Tran had heard horror stories about sky-high costs, outrageous timelines to finish the work and fierce competition to land a spot on a contractor’s schedule — or even get a call back.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
And Mink would remain a totally offbeat, outrageous presence in counterculture films for the next five decades.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
On Monday, companies are taking the opportunity to trick customers with outrageous flavors and over-the-top collaborations in the spirit of April Fools’ Day.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Equally as outrageous is the street-legal speed machine’s supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 which pumps more than 800 horses.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
After outrageous court outbursts from Auntie Rae and Susie put Larry on the ropes, Jerry Seinfeld (playing himself) shows up in Atlanta for support and a less-than-urgent chat about bearded ladies.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Following someone to the parking lot and shooting them seven times for allegedly shoplifting is outrageous conduct that cannot be tolerated by corporations around the country.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Being this kind of standard-issue Democrat, doing great work in New York cleaning up the Hudson River, but then falling down these wormholes of conspiracy theories that are just honestly outrageous, unproven, and slightly crazy and dangerous.
Slightly crazy and dangerous?
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Like just about everyone who’s pined for a dream outdoor space in recent years, Jessica Tran had heard horror stories about sky-high costs, outrageous timelines to finish the work and fierce competition to land a spot on a contractor’s schedule — or even get a call back.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
And Mink would remain a totally offbeat, outrageous presence in counterculture films for the next five decades.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
On Monday, companies are taking the opportunity to trick customers with outrageous flavors and over-the-top collaborations in the spirit of April Fools’ Day.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Equally as outrageous is the street-legal speed machine’s supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 which pumps more than 800 horses.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Outrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrageous. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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