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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
grossly injurious, offensive, or wrong.
The idea of one human being having ownership of another is outrageous.- synonyms:
- atrocious, barbarous, brutal, heinous, monstrous, unspeakable
- similar words:
- abominable, contemptible, cruel, foul, nefarious, reprehensible, vile
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| definition 2: |
exceeding tolerable limits of behavior; disgraceful or shocking.
For a woman to demand the right to vote was considered outrageous in the past.- synonyms:
- disgraceful, flagrant, intolerable, offensive, scandalous, shameless, shocking
- antonyms:
- moderate
- similar words:
- abusive, egregious, gross, immodest, indecent, indelicate, insulting, notorious, obscene, profane, vulgar
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| definition 3: |
extreme or bizarre in behavior, appearance, speech, or opinions.
This comedian's act was filled with outrageous antics.Some rock stars are famous for their outrageous clothes and behavior onstage.- synonyms:
- bizarre, extreme, outlandish
- similar words:
- extraordinary, unconventional
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| related words: |
audacious, disgraceful, exorbitant, infamous, laughable, monstrous, preposterous, unearthly, wild |
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| derivations: |
outrageously (adv.), outrageousness (n.) |
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