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outrageous definition

out·ra·geous (o̵ut′rā′jəs)

adjective

  1. having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
  2. exceeding all bounds of decency or reasonableness; very offensive or shocking
  3. violent in action or disposition; unrestrained

Etymology: OFr outrageus: see outrage & -ous

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