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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
outrageous means: So wrong or unfair that it makes people very angry.
adjective
DEEPLY WRONGB2
So wrong or unfair that it makes people very angry.
- Their treatment of the workers was outrageous.
- It is outrageous that nobody warned us.
- She complained about his outrageous behaviour.
FAR TOO MUCHB2
Much greater or more extreme than is reasonable or acceptable.
- The hotel charges outrageous prices.
- They demanded an outrageous amount of money.
- Have you seen the outrageous rent for that tiny flat?
SHOCKINGLY UNUSUALC1
Very unusual and likely to shock people, sometimes in an amusing or exciting way.
- She wore an outrageous pink hat.
- His outrageous jokes made the audience laugh.
- The dancers appeared in increasingly outrageous costumes.
Questions about outrageous
What does outrageous mean?
So wrong or unfair that it makes people very angry.
What is outrageous in other languages?
Türkçe: rezil · Español: indignante · Français: scandaleux · Deutsch: empörend · Italiano: scandaloso · 日本語: 言語道断の
How do you pronounce outrageous?
It is pronounced /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/.
How do you use outrageous in a sentence?
Their treatment of the workers was outrageous. It is outrageous that nobody warned us.
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