Scandalously: meaning, definitions and examples
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scandalously
[ skan-dl-uhs-lee ]
used to describe an action or event that causes shock or outrage
In a scandalously short amount of time, he managed to double his wealth through illegal means. The scandalously high prices of the luxury items left many people outraged. The scandalously irresponsible behavior of the politician led to his downfall.
Synonyms
disgracefully, outrageously, shockingly
Examples of usage
- The scandalously revealing photos of the celebrity spread like wildfire on social media.
- She was scandalously mistreated by her employer, leading to a public outcry for justice.
Translations
Translations of the word "scandalously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escandalosamente
🇮🇳 कांडात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 skandalös
🇮🇩 secara skandal
🇺🇦 скандально
🇵🇱 skandalicznie
🇯🇵 スキャンダラスに
🇫🇷 scandaleusement
🇪🇸 escandalosamente
🇹🇷 skandal bir şekilde
🇰🇷 스캔들처럼
🇸🇦 بشكل فاضح
🇨🇿 skandálně
🇸🇰 škandalózne
🇨🇳 丑闻般地
🇸🇮 škandalozno
🇮🇸 hneykslanlega
🇰🇿 даулы түрде
🇬🇪 სკანდალურად
🇦🇿 biabırçı şəkildə
🇲🇽 escandalosamente
Word origin
The word 'scandalously' originated from the Middle English word 'scandalous', which was derived from the Old French word 'scandaleux'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word 'scandalum', meaning 'stumbling block' or 'offense'. The use of 'scandalously' to describe shocking or outrageous actions or events dates back to the 17th century.
See also: scandalous.