adulteress
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for adulteress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A married woman who has sex with someone other than her spouse.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From adulter + the feminine suffix -ess.
Full origin of adulteress →Frequently asked questions
What does “adulteress” mean?
The word “adulteress” means a married woman who has sex with someone other than her spouse. In plain terms, a woman who commits adultery; today "adulterer" is generally used for both sexes.
How do you use “adulteress” in a sentence?
Here is “adulteress” used in a sentence: “The old law punished the adulteress far more harshly than her partner.”
What part of speech is “adulteress”?
“Adulteress” is a noun.