ungeheuerlich
Translation
outrageous, monstrous, scandalous, atrocious
Examples
Das ist eine ungeheuerliche Anschuldigung.
That is an outrageous accusation.
Sein Verhalten war einfach ungeheuerlich.
His behavior was simply monstrous.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is outrageous (sth.) is outrageous His behavior was outrageous.
an outrageous ((noun)) an outrageous (noun) That is an outrageous lie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skandalös, empörend, unerhört; Antonyms: normal, akzeptabel
Etymology
Derived from 'Ungeheuer' (monster). It literally means 'monstrous' or 'monster-like'.
Memory Tips
Picture a monster ('Ungeheuer') doing something outrageous. This connects the word to its meaning of 'monstrous' or 'scandalous'.