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Outrageous Moderate

Origin: Latin suffix -ous

Outrageous has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

"subjected to outrageous cruelty"

"a hideous pattern of injustice"

"horrific conditions in the mining industry"

2

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

"exorbitant rent"

"extortionate prices"

"spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"

"usurious interest rate"

"unconscionable spending"

3

Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.

"The outrageous suggestion that children should work full-time without education sparked immediate anger among parents and teachers alike."

Example Sentences
"subjected to outrageous cruelty" adjective
"a hideous pattern of injustice" adjective
"horrific conditions in the mining industry" adjective
"exorbitant rent" adjective
"extortionate prices" adjective
"spends an outrageous amount on entertainment" adjective
"usurious interest rate" adjective
"unconscionable spending" adjective
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
ous lous pous vous sous yous nous tous eous uous ious bous hous pious anous thous chous aneous mucous famous
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