Outrageous: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrageous

 

[ aʊtˈreɪdʒəs ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adverb

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.

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.