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
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Involving or characterised by adultery.
"He was accused of living in an adulterous relationship."
"The novel told the story of an adulterous affair."
"Her adulterous behavior led to the collapse of the marriage."
"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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to cheating on a spouse.
Common pairings
adulterous affair
adulterous relationship
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more adulterous
- Superlative
- most adulterous
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Synonyms
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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.
