What is the meaning of outrageous?

Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror.
- usage: "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous pattern of injustice"; "horrific conditions in the mining industry"
- synonyms: hideous, horrid, horrific
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.
- usage: "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"
- synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, steep, unconscionable, usurious

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