Scandalous

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Pronunciation: /ˈskændələs/

Definitions of scandalous

adjective causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law

Example Sentences

A1 The scandalous rumor spread quickly through the small town.

A2 The scandalous affair between the two celebrities was all over the tabloids.

B1 The scandalous behavior of the politician caused a lot of controversy.

B2 The scandalous embezzlement scheme rocked the company to its core.

C1 The scandalous cover-up by the government led to widespread distrust among the public.

C2 The scandalous revelations in the documentary exposed a web of corruption at the highest levels of power.

Examples of scandalous in a Sentence

formal The scandalous behavior of the politician was widely condemned by the public.

informal Did you hear about the scandalous gossip going around about Sarah?

slang That outfit is scandalous, girl!

figurative The scandalous storm of controversy swept through the small town.

Grammatical Forms of scandalous

past tense

scandalized

plural

scandalous

comparative

more scandalous

superlative

most scandalous

present tense

scandalizes

future tense

will scandalize

perfect tense

have scandalized

continuous tense

is scandalizing

singular

scandalous

positive degree

scandalous

infinitive

to scandalize

gerund

scandalizing

participle

scandalized

Origin and Evolution of scandalous

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'scandalous' originated from the Latin word 'scandalum', which means 'stumbling block' or 'offense'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'scandalous' has evolved to refer to something shocking, disgraceful, or morally offensive.