outrageous
out·ra·geous
adjective
1.
2.
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
- “exorbitant rent”
- “extortionate prices”
- “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”
- “usorious interest rate”
- “unconscionable spending”
Origin
From Anglo-Norman outrageus, Middle French outrageus, from outrage; equivalent to outrage + -ous.
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