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scandalously

scan·dal·ous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skan-dl-uh s]
    • /ˈskæn dl əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skan-dl-uh s]
    • /ˈskæn dl əs/

Definitions of scandalously word

  • adjective scandalously disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public. 1
  • adjective scandalously defamatory or libelous, as a speech or writing. 1
  • adjective scandalously attracted to or preoccupied with scandal, as a person: a scandalous, vicious gossip. 1
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Origin of scandalously

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 Scandalously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Scandalously

scandalously 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for scandalously

adverb scandalously

All 6 Synonyms of scandalously

Top questions with scandalously

  • 13 celebs who scandalously bared it all on screen?

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