— scandalously , adv. — scandalousness , n.
/skan"dl euhs/ , adj.
1. disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
2. defamatory or libelous, as a speech or writing.
3. attracted to or preoccupied with scandal, as a person: a scandalous, vicious gossip.
[ 1585-95; scandalosus. See SCANDAL, -OUS ]