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Term: Outrageous

Definition:

adjective

1. extremely unusual, shocking, or offensive; beyond the bounds of what is considered acceptable.

2. excessively bold, daring, or extravagant in behavior or appearance; noticeable and attention-grabbing.

3. extremely steep, high, or large in amount.

Sense 1:

adjective

Usage: When something is considered shocking or offensive.

Example sentence: The comedian's joke about a sensitive topic was deemed outrageous by the audience.

Sense 2:

adjective

Usage: When describing a person's behavior or appearance that is attention-grabbing or daring.

Example sentence: Sarah wore an outrageous outfit to the party, attracting everyone's attention.

Sense 3:

adjective

Usage: When describing something that is significantly steep, high, or large in amount.

Example sentence: The hiker couldn't believe the outrageous height of the mountain he was about to climb.