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scandalously
[/ˈskændələsli/]
adverb
escancaradamente
1.
In a manner that causes scandal or offense; shockingly or outrageously
The politician behaved scandalously during the debate.
O político se comportou escancaradamente durante o debate.
2.
In a way that is disgraceful or disreputable
She was scandalously underdressed for the formal event.
Ela estava escancaradamente subdividida para o evento formal.
3.
In a manner that provokes public outrage or gossip
The company scandalously misused public funds.
A empresa usou escancaradamente mal os fundos públicos.
Synonyms
outrageously
shockingly
disgracefully
shamefully
infamously
Antonyms
respectably
decently
honorably
properly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escancaradamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
vergonhosamente
Alternative meaning emphasizing shame
Portugal
escancaradamente
Equivalent European Portuguese usage
Portugal
vergonhosamente
Alternative with emphasis on shame in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
cause a scandal
raise eyebrows
bring shame upon
create a stir
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