outré

American  

[oo-trey] / uˈtreɪ /

adjective

1. passing the bounds of what is usual or considered proper; unconventional; bizarre.

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outré British  

/ ˈuːtreɪ /

adjective

1. deviating from what is usual or proper

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Etymology

Origin of outré

First recorded in 1715–25; from French, past participle of outrer “to push beyond bounds” ( outrage )

Example Sentences

Dawn French is probably best known for the audacious British sketch show “French and Saunders,” and coming as she does out of the world of button-pushing comedy one would expect “Can You Keep a Secret?” to be a little more outré and a speck less static.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet Keaton’s off-kilter taste—reflected elsewhere in her rambling dialogue delivery and outré fashion sense—is in evidence in her attraction to the strange personalities asked to ruminate on the hereafter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Appeared in the December 5, 2025, print edition as 'An Outré French Adventure'.

From The Wall Street Journal

These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.

From Salon

Like such previously outré Lanthimos features as “Dogtooth,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” and “The Lobster,” the movie is a bleak comedy that generates severe discomfort amid its absurdity.

From The Wall Street Journal