Outrageous: meaning, definitions and examples
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outrageous
[ aʊtˈreɪdʒəs ]
behavior
shocking, extremely bold or unusual; scandalous
Synonyms
bold, scandalous, shocking, unusual
Examples of usage
- The outrageous behavior of the celebrity made headlines around the world.
- His outrageous comments offended many people at the event.
cost
excessive, greatly exceeding what is considered reasonable or acceptable
Synonyms
excessive, exorbitant, extreme, overpriced, unreasonable
Examples of usage
- The restaurant charged an outrageous amount for a simple salad.
- The price of the designer bag was simply outrageous.
emphasis
to an extreme or very great degree
Synonyms
excessively, extremely, greatly, intensely, vividly
Examples of usage
- He was laughing outrageously at the comedian's jokes.
- The singer performed outrageously well at the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "outrageous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escandaloso
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक
🇩🇪 empörend
🇮🇩 memalukan
🇺🇦 обурливий
🇵🇱 oburzający
🇯🇵 法外な
🇫🇷 scandaleux
🇪🇸 escandaloso
🇹🇷 rezil
🇰🇷 터무니없는
🇸🇦 شائن
🇨🇿 pobouřující
🇸🇰 poburujúci
🇨🇳 离谱的
🇸🇮 škandalozen
🇮🇸 hneykslanlegur
🇰🇿 масқаралау
🇬🇪 აღშფოთებული
🇦🇿 qəddar
🇲🇽 escandaloso
Word origin
The word 'outrageous' has a long history dating back to Middle English and Old French. It originated from the Old French word 'outrageus', which meant 'excessive' or 'going beyond the limits'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of being shocking, scandalous, or excessive. The term has been used in various contexts, from describing behavior to costs, emphasizing extreme actions or qualities.