Outre (Adjective)
Meaning
Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit"; "famed for his eccentric spelling"; "a freakish combination of styles"; "his off-the-wall antics"; "the outlandish clothes of teenagers"; "outre and affected stage antics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The outre fashion designs on display at the avant-garde show left many in the audience bewildered.
- Her outre sense of humor often made it difficult for her to connect with others who didn't share her quirky tastes.
- The artist's outre sculptures, featuring a mix of industrial and organic elements, sparked heated debates among critics.
- The outre architecture of the building, with its irregular shapes and bright colors, became a local landmark.
- The comedian's outre characters and impressions were a hit with fans of offbeat comedy.