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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 adulteryplay

2. not faithful to a spouse or loverplay

  Familiarity information: ADULTEROUS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ADULTEROUS (adjective)


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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