The meaning of SCANDALOUS is libelous, defamatory. How to use scandalous in a sentence.

SCANDALOUS definition: disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper. See examples of scandalous used in a sentence.

Definition of scandalous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Scandalous stories or remarks are concerned with the immoral and shocking aspects of someone's behaviour or something that has happened. Newspaper columns were full of …

The military and imperialist virtues were paramount; musical and dramatic abilities were, at worst, scandalous if put on public display.

1. Causing scandal; shocking: scandalous behavior. 2. Containing material damaging to reputation; defamatory: a scandalous exposé.

Dec 14, 2025 · scandalous (comparative more scandalous, superlative most scandalous) Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be …

SCANDALOUS meaning: 1 : shocking or offensive; 2 : involving immoral or shocking things that a person has done or is believed to have done

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word scandalous, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Scandalous describes something that's shocking, and maybe a little embarrassing or even offensive. Your great-grandfather might be a scandalous character in your family history if he …