Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- In a scandalous manner; in a manner to give offense; disgracefully; shamefully.
- Censoriously; with a disposition to find fault.
Wiktionary
- adv. In a scandalous manner.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adv. In a manner to give offense; shamefully.
- adv. With a disposition to impute immorality or wrong.
WordNet 3.0
- adv. in a scandalous manner
Etymologies
- scandalous + -ly (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Once, years ago, I was taken along to Tanglewood for a concert by the great Zino Francescatti, a name scandalously unknown to me the day before.”
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“The manageress was a not unkindly, taciturn person, with the hardened remains of beauty of the brunette type; and the other women workers, who of course hated her, associated her name scandalously with one of the metal-work directors in order to explain her position.”
“It has also accused him of "scandalously" neglecting the heritage and culture components of his portfolio over the past 10 years.”
“It acknowledges that the security fores were "scandalously" exploited in the past - members were poorly paid, lacked motivation and often worked long hours under dangerous conditions.”
“Summer Sundae release 'scandalously' cheap tickets”
“Terms such as "scandalously" in relation to its practices were used. raised concerns about Irish Nationwide becoming a personal enrichment vehicle for Fingleton, and he and other TDs complained about the way the bill was rushed through the Daill; Irish Nationwide has been lobbying intensely.”
“The verdict yesterday by Ann Abraham has given fresh hope to the victims, who feared they would be left with a "scandalously" low amount if the Coalition adopted the proposals.”
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“DiegoTuson/GettyImages David Villa will surely be Spain striker * Club would consider "scandalously" big offer * Villa's agent says talks held with three top clubs (Adds Valencia confirmation, background)”
“Africa (AP) -- David Villa has made a decision about where he will play club Spain striker * Club would consider "scandalously" big offer * Villa's agent says talks held with three top clubs (Adds Valencia confirmation, background)”
“[…] And those who call scandalously for Israel's destruction will always find France in their way, blocking the path. ”
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