What is "outrageous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 25-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does outrageous mean in English? Meaning of outrageous definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "outrageous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "outrageous": grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

Adjective

  • Meaning: grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  • Example: subjected to outrageous cruelty a hideous pattern of injustice horrific conditions in the mining industry
  • Synonyms: hideous horrid horrific outrageous
  • Similar: offensive
  • Pronunciation in UK: /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/

    Meaning of "outrageous": greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

    Adjective

  • Meaning: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  • Example: exorbitant rent extortionate prices spends an outrageous amount on entertainment usurious interest rate unconscionable spending
  • Synonyms: exorbitant extortionate outrageous steep unconscionable usurious
  • Similar: immoderate
  • Pronunciation in UK: /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/

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    outrageous in English: outrageous
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