outrageous | ||
1. | [ adjective ] grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror | |
Synonyms: | hideous horrific horrid | |
Examples: | "subjected to outrageous cruelty" "a hideous pattern of injustice" "horrific conditions in the mining industry" |
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Related terms: | offensive | |
2. | [ adjective ] greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | |
Synonyms: | extortionate steep unconscionable usurious exorbitant | |
Examples: | "exorbitant rent" "extortionate prices" "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment" "usorious interest rate" "unconscionable spending" |
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Related terms: | immoderate | |
Similar spelling: |
outrageously outrage outraged outthrust outrigger outrigged |