adj

adulterous

uh-DUHL-tuh-ruhs

Adulterous (adj) means involving or characterised by adultery. Example: “The play centres on an adulterous affair that destroys a marriage.”

adj

Involving or characterised by adultery.

"The play centres on an adulterous affair that destroys a marriage."

"Rumours of an adulterous relationship followed the politician for years."

How to Use Adulterous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to cheating on a spouse.

Common pairings

adulterous affair adulterous relationship

more adulterous comparative, most adulterous superlative

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The play centres on an _____ affair that destroys a marriage.

unadulterous

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What does “adulterous” mean?

The word “adulterous” means involving or characterised by adultery. In plain terms, relating to cheating on a spouse.

How do you pronounce “adulterous”?

“Adulterous” is pronounced uh-DUHL-tuh-ruhs (/əˈdʌltəɹəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “adulterous” in a sentence?

Here is “adulterous” used in a sentence: “The play centres on an adulterous affair that destroys a marriage.”

What is the opposite of “adulterous”?

The opposite of “adulterous” — its antonyms — is unadulterous.

What part of speech is “adulterous”?

“Adulterous” is an adjective.