Synonyms for Scandalous
Definition of scandalous
- adjective
- giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "scandalous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like disgraceful, immoral, shameful can replace "scandalous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Scandalous" in song lyrics
See how scandalous is used in real songs:
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"Cuz we so scandalous"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"She stayed away from the scandalous"
9th Prince — Honeycomb -
"But don't take chances, we both know the world is scandalous"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain