out·ra·geous  (out-r āj əs)
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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.
out·rageous·ly adv. out·rageous·ness n. |
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