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Outrageous

see synonyms of outrageous

Adjective

1. hideous, horrid, horrific, outrageous

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

Example Sentences:
'subjected to outrageous cruelty'
'a hideous pattern of injustice'
'horrific conditions in the mining industry'

2. exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Example Sentences:
'exorbitant rent'
'extortionate prices'
'spends an outrageous amount on entertainment'
'usurious interest rate'
'unconscionable spending'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Outrageous

see synonyms of outrageous
adjective
1. 
being or having the nature of an outrage
2. 
grossly offensive to decency, authority, etc
3. 
violent or unrestrained in behaviour or temperament
4. 
extravagant or immoderate

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Outrageous

see synonyms of outrageous
adjective
1. 
having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
2. 
exceeding all bounds of decency or reasonableness; very offensive or shocking
3. 
violent in action or disposition; unrestrained

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Outrageous

see synonyms of outrageous
adj.
1.
a. Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
b. Being well beyond the bounds of good taste: outrageous epithets.
2. Having no regard for morality.
3. Violent or unrestrained in temperament or behavior.
4.
a. Extremely unusual or unconventional; extraordinary: loved to dress in outrageous clothing; found some outrageous bargains.
b. Being beyond all reason; extravagant or immoderate: spends an outrageous amount on entertainment.

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