adj
outrageous
owt-RAYD-zhuhs
adj
1
Shockingly excessive, unacceptable, or unjust.
"The price they charged for parking was outrageous."
"She was fired for making outrageous claims about her boss."
2
Bold and flamboyant, in a way that draws attention.
"He's known for his outrageous fashion sense."
How to Use Outrageous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo extreme it shocks or offends — whether that's a price, a claim, or an outfit.
Common pairings
outrageous price
outrageous behavior
outrageous claim
Word Forms
more outrageous comparative, most outrageous superlative
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman outrageus, built on outrage + -ous.