outrageous — shockingly bad or excessive; very bold and unusual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shockingly bad or excessive; very bold and unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother wore an outrageous pink wig to the wedding and stole all the attention.
- It's outrageous that students have to pay so much for textbooks they'll never use again.
- The comedian's outrageous jokes had the audience laughing until their stomachs hurt.
outrageous
ADJECTIVE[/aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/]
shockingly bad or excessive; very bold and unusual
Shockingly excessive fashion choice
Being outrageous takes courage that's contagious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'outrage' meaning 'excess' or 'violence,' derived from 'outre' (beyond) combined with the suffix '-age' (noun forming). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
out- (beyond) + -rage (from Old French 'rage' meaning excess/violence) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning full of) = outrageous (full of excessive behavior or shocking quality)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother wore an outrageous pink wig to the wedding and stole all the attention.”
“It's outrageous that students have to pay so much for textbooks they'll never use again.”
“The comedian's outrageous jokes had the audience laughing until their stomachs hurt.”
“The company's outrageous demands made the negotiations impossible.”
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