out|ra´geous|ness

out|ra´geous|ness
out|ra|geous «owt RAY juhs», adjective.
1. very bad or insulting; shocking: »

outrageous behavior in public, outrageous language.

SYNONYM(S): atrocious, flagrant.
2. of or involving gross injury or wrong: »

outrageous injustice.

SYNONYM(S): villainous, heinous.
3. a) unrestrained in action; violent; furious: »

At these words the squire grew still more outrageous than before (Henry Fielding).

b) Obsolete. excessively bold or fierce.
out|ra´geous|ly, adverb.
out|ra´geous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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