Definition of outragious
1. outrageous [ a ] grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Examples:
"subjected to outrageous cruelty"
"a hideous pattern of injustice"
"horrific conditions in the mining industry"
(Harold Rosenberg, "The Trial and Eichmann"...)
Not through fear of disobeying orders , as Eichmann kept trying to explain , but through a peculiar giddiness that began in a half acceptance of the vicious absurdities contained in the Nazi interpretation of history and grew with each of Hitler 's victories into a permanent light_mindedness and sense of magical rightness that was able to respond to any proposal , and the more outrageous the better , `` Well , let 's try it '' .
Synonyms hideous outrageous horrific horrid Related Terms offensive2. outrageous [ a ] greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Examples:
"exorbitant rent"
"extortionate prices"
"spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"
"usorious interest rate"
"unconscionable spending"
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