adj
extramarital
ehkst-ruh-MA-rih-tuhl
Extramarital (adj) means occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair. Example: “The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant.”
adj
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Occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair.
"The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant."
How to use extramarital
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an affair or relationship that happens outside a marriage.
Common pairings
extramarital affair
extramarital relationship
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Etymology
Built from extra- ("outside") + marital ("relating to marriage").
Antonyms
intramarital
Rhymes for extramarital
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What is the meaning of extramarital?
"extramarital" (adj) means occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair.
What is the opposite of extramarital?
The opposite of "extramarital" is intramarital.
How do you use extramarital in a sentence?
Example: "The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant."