scandalously

In shocking fashion

Scandalously describes behavior that causes outrage or violates accepted standards of decency.

A politician might be scandalously corrupt, or prices scandalously high.

The word often carries moral judgment: She was scandalously underdressed for the occasion.

It can also suggest something deliciously improper: They were scandalously in love.

immoral

shamefully

In dishonorable fashion

depravedly · unethically · corruptly · indecently · lewdly · licentiously · disreputably · dishonorably · reprehensibly · unconscionably

outrageous

outrageously

To an excessive degree

ludicrously · ridiculously · exorbitantly · extravagantly · excessively · brazenly · flagrantly · blatantly · grotesquely · unconscionably

sensational

salaciously

In a lustful way

luridly · racy · notoriously · infamously · dramatically · melodramatically · explosively · controversially · tell-all · exposé

Opposites
moral/social propriety

scandalouslyrespectably

In honorable manner

honorably · reputably · creditably · decently · virtuously

degree/extremity

scandalouslymoderately

To a limited degree

reasonably · appropriately · acceptably · fairly · ordinarily

Phrases
Family

scandalous

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG