How to use "scandalous" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "scandalous" in popular movie and book plots

  • The child's scandalous language and disrespectful attitude toward her elders quickly convinces Gabriel that this will not be a routine visit.  - Zazie dans le Métro
  • He is offended by the scandalous but popular dance that the attractive dancers perform at the dance-hall, the "Can-Can".  - Can-Can (musical)
  • The four of them make a scandalous household emblematic of the Summer of Love's most confusing implications.  - Rabbit Redux
  • Vivian comes to Marlowe's office the next morning with scandalous pictures of Carmen she received with a blackmail demand for the negatives.  - The Big Sleep (1946 film)
  • Though his friends consider this somewhat scandalous due to her age, Scott doesn't see a problem, as all they ever do is talk.  - Scott Pilgrim
  • At the very beginning of their marriage Rebecca had told Maxim she intended to continue the scandalous life she had previously lived.  - Rebecca (1940 film)
  • When he refuses, she threatens a scandalous divorce in the press.  - Queen Bee (film)
  • By the time Mia gets back to the palace, the scandalous footage is already being broadcast.  - The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
  • Soon after this, the male character Brisatesta narrates two scandalous encounters.  - Juliette (novel)
  • With the scene assuming increasingly scandalous proportions, Varya angrily demands that someone remove the "shameless woman".  - The Idiot
  • Holmes then demonstrates that the altered cards are related to the scandalous behavior of a gentleman and his wagering on horse races.  - The Adventure of the Wax Gamblers
  • After she seductively retires to her bedroom, the scandalous photos are delivered to Alfred at his home.  - From the Terrace
  • In retribution Eliza spreads (and perhaps creates) scandalous rumours about Helen.  - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
  • He starts spreading scandalous rumors linking Belvedere and Tacey romantically.  - Sitting Pretty (1948 film)
  • With a loan from Rhett she buys a sawmill and runs it herself, all scandalous conduct.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)
  • He takes control of the New York Inquirer and starts publishing scandalous articles that attack Thatcher's business interests.  - Citizen Kane

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