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Outrageous

Verb / aʊˈtreɪdʒʌs / Another word for outrageous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

shockingly bad or excessive

Synonyms & similar words

horrid exorbitant steep horrific hideous extortionate usurious unconscionable atrocious excessive heinous scandalous unreasonable appalling extreme horrendous shameful unjust

Synonyms by register

Formal

scandalous shocking unacceptable deplorable

Informal

ridiculous insane crazy unbelievable nuts

Literary

heinous monstrous atrocious

Antonyms

reasonable moderate acceptable sensible mild restrained conventional

Common collocations

  • outrageous behavior
  • outrageous price
  • outrageous claim
  • outrageous fortune
  • outrageous conduct
  • outrageous statement
  • outrageous demands

Word family

noun outrage
adverb outrageously

Usage note

Often used to describe actions, prices, or statements that are shockingly unfair or unacceptable. Can also imply something is extremely funny or absurd in an informal context.

Example sentences

  1. The price of the toy was outrageous.
  2. His behavior was outrageous and unacceptable.
  3. The party was outrageous fun.
  4. The outrageous sum of money he spent on the car shocked everyone.
  5. The outrageous claims in the advertisement were false.

Quotes

  • 'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' - Coco Chanel
  • 'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.' - Suzy Kassem
  • 'We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.' - Marie Curie

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