outré

[oo-trey]

adjective

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

outré

/ ˈuːtreɪ /

adjective

1. deviating from what is usual or proper

Word History and Origins

Origin of outré¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of outré¹

C18: from French past participle of outrer to pass beyond