outrageous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

Definition

Shockingly bad, unacceptable, or offensive; violating accepted standards of decency or morality.

Examples

• The price of the tickets was outrageous.

• His behavior at the party was completely outrageous.

• It's outrageous that they expect us to work overtime without extra pay.

How to Use outrageous

outrageous for (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the reason or context for something being outrageous. — "It's outrageous for them to charge so much for such a basic service."

outrageous to (prepositional phrase)

Used to express the shocking or unacceptable nature of an action or idea. — "It would be outrageous to deny them basic human rights."

Synonyms of outrageous

Words with a similar meaning to outrageous:

• shocking
• scandalous
• appalling
• heinous

Antonyms of outrageous

Words with the opposite meaning to outrageous:

• reasonable
• acceptable
• modest

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