shaefulSHA'EFUL, n. a. [shame and full.] 1. That brings shame or disgrace; scandalous; disgraceful; injurious to reputation. It expresses less than infamous and ignominious. His naval preparations were not more suprising than his quick and shameful retreat. Arbuthnot. 2. Indecent; taising shame in others. Phoebus flying so most shameful sight. Spenser. |