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- [oo-trey]
- /uˈtreɪ/
- /ˈuː.treɪ/
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- [oo-trey]
- /uˈtreɪ/
Definitions of outre word
- adjective outre passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre. 1
- noun outre Alternative spelling of outré. 1
- adjective outre outrageous, unconventional 1
- adjective outre Something that is outré is very unusual and strange. 0
- adjective outre shockingly eccentric 0
- adjective outre deviating from what is usual or proper 0
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Origin of outre
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < French, past participle of outrer to push beyond bounds (see outrage)
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Parts of speech for Outre
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outre popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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outre usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outre
adjective outre
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- unconventional — not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
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