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outrageous

/aʊtˈɹeɪ.d͡ʒəs/adjective3 syllables

Outrageous means: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.

Synonyms for outrageous11

adjective, as in greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

exorbitant, extortionate, steep, unconscionable, usurious, immoderate

adjective, as in grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

hideous, horrid, horrific, offensive

also used for outrageous

preposterous

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What does outrageous mean?2

adjective

1

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation“exorbitant rent”

2

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror“subjected to outrageous cruelty”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with outrageous?3

three syllables

courageouscontagious

four syllables

advantageous
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Outrageous in a sentence

  • The more outrageous a mnemonic is, the easier it is to remember.DJ_Saidez
  • Politicians are always censured for outrageous or inappropriate behavior.Zifre
  • It is outrageous that you should spend so much money.Zifre
  • She can tell the most outrageous lie without batting an eye.darinmex
  • Sami liked to provoke his stepfather by saying outrageous things.OsoHombre
  • Mennad lives in an area where the cost of living is outrageous.OsoHombre
  • It's easy to stir up the peasants with outrageous statements.kby
  • Ziri says outrageous things that set the media ablaze.Amastan

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