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- [skan-dl-uh s]
- /ˈskæn dl əs/
- /ˈskæn.dəl.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skan-dl-uh s]
- /ˈskæn dl əs/
Definitions of scandalous word
- adjective scandalous disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public. 1
- adjective scandalous defamatory or libelous, as a speech or writing. 1
- adjective scandalous attracted to or preoccupied with scandal, as a person: a scandalous, vicious gossip. 1
- adjective scandalous behaviour: shocking 1
- adjective scandalous Scandalous behaviour or activity is considered immoral and shocking. 0
- adjective scandalous Scandalous stories or remarks are concerned with the immoral and shocking aspects of someone's behaviour or something that has happened. 0
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Origin of scandalous
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word scandalōsus, dating back to 1585-95. See scandal, -ous
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Parts of speech for Scandalous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scandalous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scandalous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scandalous
adj scandalous
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- calumnious — of or using calumny
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
adjective scandalous
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
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