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Meaning of 'outrageous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Outrageous [ n.]
- Of the nature of an outrage; exceeding the limits of right, reason, or decency; involving or doing an outrage; furious; violent; atrocious.

Meaning of 'outrageous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . outrageous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example in sentence:
  • a hideous pattern of injustice;
  • horrific conditions in the mining industry;
  • subjected to outrageous cruelty
Meaning (2):
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Example in sentence:
  • exorbitant rent;
  • extortionate prices;
  • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment;
  • unconscionable spending;
  • usurious interest rate

Nearby Words:

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