What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outrageous
Example
The price of that car is outrageous! [outrageous: adjective]
Example
She made an outrageous claim that aliens had abducted her. [outrageous: adjective]
scandalous
Example
The politician's scandalous behavior was exposed by the media. [scandalous: adjective]
Example
It's scandalous that they would charge so much for a simple procedure. [scandalous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outrageous is more commonly used than scandalous in everyday language, and is more versatile in terms of usage. Scandalous is less common and is often used in news or media contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outrageous and scandalous?
Scandalous is generally more formal than outrageous, and is often used in news or media contexts to describe behavior or events that are likely to cause controversy or public outrage. Outrageous is more informal and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
