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outrageous

out·ra·geous [ owt ráyjəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. excessive: causing shock or indignation by exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable or expected
outrageous prices

2. morally shocking: violating accepted standards of decency or morality in a flagrant or shocking way
It's absolutely outrageous for a judge to take bribes.

3. extraordinary and unconventional: extravagantly bold or unconventional, and likely to shock people
She came in wearing the most outrageous hat.

4. violent or cruel: violent or unrestrained in mood or action


out·ra·geous·ly adverb
out·ra·geous·ness noun
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