outrageousness
|out/rage/ous/ness|
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/aʊtˈreɪdʒəsnəs/
(outrageous)
shockingly excessive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outrageous' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outrageous,' where 'outrage' meant 'excessive or violent behavior.'
Historical Evolution
'outrageous' changed from the Old French word 'outrageus' and eventually became the modern English word 'outrageous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessive or violent behavior,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shocking or extreme.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being shocking or extreme.
The outrageousness of his behavior left everyone speechless.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 22:51