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outrageous

/aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
out · ra · geous
Adverb:outrageously
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• adjective

1

Shockingly bad, excessive, or unreasonable; grossly offensive to morality, decency, or fairness.

Example

"The airline charged an outrageous fee just to print our boarding passes at the counter."

2

Very bold, unusual, and startling; flamboyantly unconventional or extravagant.

Example

"The designer is famous for her outrageous stage costumes featuring neon feathers and mirrors."

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• Rhymes for outrageous

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'outrageus' (excessive, immoderate), from 'outrage' (excess), which derives from Vulgar Latin '*ultraticum', based on Latin 'ultra' meaning 'beyond'. Despite appearances, the word is etymologically unrelated to 'out' and 'rage'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outrageous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outrageous
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