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scandalously Synonyms
Another word for scandalously
Choosing another word for scandalously depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that causes moral outrage, public shock, or disgrace by violating accepted standards of propriety.
Usage Example
"The public officials behaved disgracefully by using charitable funds for their personal vacations."
Strongest
disgracefully
shamefully
outrageously
shockingly
Strong
infamously
flagrantly
• adverb (Context 2)
To an excessive, unfair, or shockingly unreasonable degree.
Usage Example
"Essential medicines remain outrageously expensive in many developing regions."
Strongest
outrageously
shockingly
appallingly
Strong
egregiously
deplorably
grossly
Opposites of scandalously
The opposite of scandalously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
reasonably
honorably
fairly
respectably
decorously
moderately
decently
properly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scandalously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scandalously