outrance
- noun
- /aʊˈtræns/
- Archaic
- The outrance of the banquet was evident in the lavish decorations and extravagant feasts served to guests.
Examples
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In her novel, the outrance of the characters' emotions drives the dramatic plot.
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Critics noted the outrance of his behavior at the royal court.
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The outrance of the celebration surprised even the wealthiest guests in attendance.
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The artist's work displayed an outrance of colors and emotions.
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In her poetry, she often writes about love with great outrance.
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His speech was filled with outrance, capturing the audience's attention with its passionate and excessive fervor.
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The outrance displayed at the festival included flamboyant costumes and elaborate performances that astonished the spectators.
Synonyms
Being more extreme than normal in words or actions
An amount or level much higher than reasonable
A state of being too extreme and beyond what is reasonable
Antonyms
How Excessive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Outrance also comes from the French outre, which means 'beyond' and is like the English out. So outrance can mean an 'excess' or doing something 'too far', and it is used for very extreme behavior.