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ADULTEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does adulterous mean?
• ADULTEROUS (adjective)
The adjective ADULTEROUS has 2 senses:
1. characterized by adultery
2. not faithful to a spouse or lover
Familiarity information: ADULTEROUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by adultery
Synonyms:
adulterous; extracurricular; extramarital
Context example:
the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband
Similar:
illicit (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)
Derivation:
adultery (extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not faithful to a spouse or lover
Synonyms:
adulterous; cheating; two-timing
Context example:
a two-timing boyfriend
Similar:
unfaithful (having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend)
Derivation:
adultery (extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations)
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