Definition

In a way that causes public outrage or shock due to improper behavior or actions.

Example

The politician acted scandalously, leading to widespread criticism.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie that was made scandalously fast?

Yeah, I read that they rushed the filming without a proper script.

It’s unbelievable how they can release something like that so quickly.

I know, right? It makes you wonder about the quality of the final product.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scandalously → It is formed from "scandal" (from Old French *escandal*, meaning a cause of disgrace or offense) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "scandalously" means in a manner that causes disgrace or offense.

Memory Tip

Think of something that causes disgrace or offense ('scandal') and remember that doing it 'in a manner of' ('-ously') makes it scandalous.

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