Embarrassing
Embarrassing adjective - Causing embarrassment.
Outrageous and embarrassing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outrageous" instead an adjective "Embarrassing".
Outrageous
Outrageous adjective - Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.
Embarrassing and outrageous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embarrassing" instead an adjective "Outrageous".
Nearby Words: outrage, outrageously
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Stella's outrageous outfits and pancake makeup and general brassy demeanor make her the laughingstock of the fancy resort she took Laurel to, embarrassing Laurel and leading Stella to decide to give her daughter to Stephen and Helen.
Source: Amazingly Embarrassing Parents -
Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: A major subplot of the first book is Bridget's mum going on a midlife crisis, which only exacerbates her already-outrageous personality.
Source: Literature / Bridget Jones
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