Basic Details
Word: Outrageous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is shocking or very bad, often in an unexpected way.
Synonyms: Shocking, Appalling, Scandalous
Antonyms: Acceptable, Mild, Reasonable
Idioms and Phrases
- Outrageous behaviour: Actions that are shocking and unacceptable. Example: "His outrageous behaviour at the party left everyone speechless."
- Outrageous fortune: Used to describe unexpected and often unfortunate events. Example: "She joked that her outrageous fortune was to always forget her homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The singer's outrageous outfit caught everyone's attention at the awards ceremony.
Example 2: It was outrageous that the shop charged such a high price for a simple cup of coffee.
Example 3: After hearing the outrageous news, the community banded together to support one another.
Fun Fact
The word "outrageous" comes from the Old French word "outrage," which means to violate or offend. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that goes beyond what is acceptable.
Famous Quote
"It is outrageous that in this wonderful world we should have to spend so much time judging each other." Julian Baggini
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "outrageous" mean?
a) Very good
b) Shocking or unacceptable
c) Ordinary
d) Happy
Answer: b) Shocking or unacceptable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "outrageous"?
a) Acceptable
b) Shocking
c) Quiet
d) Reasonable
Answer: b) Shocking
3. Which word is an antonym of "outrageous"?
a) Appalling
b) Mild
c) Scandalous
d) Outrageous
Answer: b) Mild
4. Which sentence uses "outrageous" correctly?
a) The outrageous movie made me laugh a lot.
b) Her outrageous joke made everyone very uncomfortable.
c) He thought the outrageous pizza tasted wonderful.
d) The outrageous flower blossomed beautifully.
Answer: b) Her outrageous joke made everyone very uncomfortable.
5. Which idiom means bad or shocking behaviour?
a) Outrageous behaviour
b) Bitter sweet
c) Blue moon
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) Outrageous behaviour
