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    Scandalous

    /ˈskændələss/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law.
    The politician's scandalous behavior led to widespread calls for his resignation.
    Involving or characterized by scandal; disgraceful.
    The scandalous affair was the talk of the town for months.
    Shockingly inappropriate or improper.
    The scandalous content of the movie caused it to receive an adult rating.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from late Latin 'scandalosus', from 'scandalum' meaning 'stumbling block, offense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make scandalous headlines:
    to attract significant public attention due to controversy.
    scandalous behavior:
    actions that cause outrage or shock.
    scandalous affair:
    a romantic relationship that is considered morally wrong.

    Related Words

    scandal
    An action that causes public outrage because of a perceived moral offense.
    scandalize
    To shock or outrage someone.
    scandalousness
    The quality of being scandalous.

    Slang Meanings

    Dramatic or sensational information.
    Did you hear about the scandalous gossip going around?
    Something that is outrageously fun or exciting.
    That party was scandalously good!