Outrageous: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrageous

 

[ aสŠtหˆreษชdส’ษ™s ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

shocking, extremely bold or unusual; scandalous

Synonyms

bold, scandalous, shocking, unusual.

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Word Description / Examples
outrageous

Used when describing something that is extremely unusual or unacceptable, often causing a strong reaction.

  • Her outfit was outrageous.
  • The price of the concert tickets is outrageous.
shocking

Used to describe something that is surprising in a very bad or unacceptable way, often causing fear or disgust.

  • The news of the accident was shocking.
  • His rude comments were shocking to everyone.
scandalous

Used to describe something that shocks people because it is morally wrong or inappropriate, often related to gossip or public figures. Negative connotation.

  • The politician's scandalous behavior was all over the news.
  • Her scandalous affair ruined her reputation.
bold

Used when referring to someone who is willing to take risks; also can describe bright, strong colors.

  • His bold decision paid off.
  • She wore a bold red dress.
unusual

Used to describe something that is not common or ordinary, often in a neutral or positive way.

  • It's unusual to see snow in this region.
  • He has an unusual hobby of collecting rare coins.

Examples of usage

  • The outrageous behavior of the celebrity made headlines around the world.
  • His outrageous comments offended many people at the event.
Context #2 | Adjective

cost

excessive, greatly exceeding what is considered reasonable or acceptable

Synonyms

excessive, exorbitant, extreme, overpriced, unreasonable.

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Word Description / Examples
outrageous

Used when something is very shocking or extreme in an unacceptable way.

  • The price they are charging for that old car is outrageous.
  • His behavior at the party was simply outrageous.
excessive

Used to describe something that is too much or more than necessary.

  • His spending on luxury items is excessive.
  • The amount of homework the teacher assigned was excessive.
exorbitant

Typically used to describe prices or demands that are unreasonably high.

  • The hotel charges an exorbitant rate for a single room.
  • The cost of a movie ticket these days is exorbitant.
unreasonable

Used when something is not fair, acceptable, or sensible.

  • It is unreasonable to expect her to finish the project in one day.
  • His demands in the negotiation were completely unreasonable.
extreme

Used in various contexts to describe something that is far beyond normal limits.

  • They took extreme measures to ensure the safety of the event.
  • Jenny has an extreme fear of spiders.
overpriced

Used to describe something that costs more than it should.

  • The shirt was nice, but it was overpriced.
  • I think gadgets from that store are always overpriced.

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant charged an outrageous amount for a simple salad.
  • The price of the designer bag was simply outrageous.
Context #3 | Adverb

emphasis

to an extreme or very great degree

Synonyms

excessively, extremely, greatly, intensely, vividly.

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Word Description / Examples
outrageous

Use when describing something that is shockingly bad or excessive, often with a negative connotation.

  • The price of that dress is simply outrageous!
  • His behavior at the party was outrageous and unacceptable.
extremely

Used to describe something to a very great degree, generally in a neutral or positive context.

  • The weather is extremely cold today.
  • She is extremely talented in playing the piano.
excessively

Applied when something is beyond normal limits or done to an unnecessary degree, usually context has a negative implication.

  • She talks excessively during meetings, which is distracting.
  • Eating excessively can lead to health problems.
intensely

Refers to something done with strong force or feeling, often used in emotional or physical contexts.

  • She stared at him intensely, trying to read his thoughts.
  • He is intensely passionate about his work.
greatly

A more formal term to express a significant degree, often found in written or formal spoken contexts.

  • I greatly appreciate your help.
  • His contributions were greatly valued by the team.
vividly

Describes something done in a way that produces strong, clear images or feelings; often used in storytelling or descriptive contexts.

  • She vividly remembers her childhood holidays.
  • The novel describes the scenery so vividly, you can almost see it.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escandaloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคฎเคพเคจเคœเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช empรถrend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memalukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัƒั€ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oburzajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณ•ๅค–ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scandaleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escandaloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐ๋ฌด๋‹ˆ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pobouล™ujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poburujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆป่ฐฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkandalozen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hneykslanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัา›ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒจแƒคแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ddar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escandaloso

Etymology

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.

See also: enrage, enraged, outrage, rage, raging.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,662, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.