outrageous

Meanings

• adjective

  extremely shocking or offensive; going beyond what is considered socially or morally acceptable.

  - "The outrageous behavior of the crowd during the concert was disturbing."
  - "The outrageous price of the diamond ring took everyone by surprise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outrageous
porridge , forridge , ridiculous , hurdle , jurdle , subsidize , prized , surmise

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Variants

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outrageous , outrageously , outrageousness , outrageousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French outrage, from outrager, to treat roughly, insult, provoke, from outre, over, beyond + agir, to act.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outrageous' was first used in English during the 14th century.

2. The term 'outrageous' has been used in various forms of popular culture, including movies, TV shows, and music, to describe extreme or shocking behavior or situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. shocking: A term synonymous with outrageous, describing something that is extremely surprising or disturbing.

2. scandalous: A term related to outrageous, describing something that is morally or socially unacceptable and likely to cause public scandal or controversy.

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Culture

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The term 'outrageous' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to describe extreme or shocking behavior, actions, or situations. For instance, in literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby' features numerous outrageous scenes that reflect the decadence and excess of the Roaring Twenties.

How to Memorize "outrageous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone behaves in a manner that is considered outrageous, such as jumping into a public pool fully clothed, or pulling a prank that offends everyone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word outrageous with extreme or shocking behavior, actions, or situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Outrageous actions are often Over-The-Top and Shocking' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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