scandalous
scan·dal·ous
adjective \ˈskan-də-ləs\Definition of SCANDALOUS
1
: libelous, defamatory <scandalous allegations>
2
: offensive to propriety or morality : shocking <scandalous behavior>
— scan·dal·ous·ly adverb
— scan·dal·ous·ness noun
Examples of SCANDALOUS
- Sex was a scandalous subject back then.
- The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star.
- The high price of gas these days is scandalous.
- She was spreading scandalous rumors about him.
First Known Use of SCANDALOUS
1575
Related to SCANDALOUS
- Synonyms
- abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, rancid, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, offensive, shocking, sickening, ugly
- Antonyms
- innocuous, inoffensive
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