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Prurience (noun) means the state of being prurient.

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The state of being prurient.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

carnality pruriency lubricity lasciviousness

Related words

lust carnality aphrodisia

Rhymes for prurience

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What is the meaning of prurience?

"prurience" (noun) means the state of being prurient.

What is another word for prurience?

Other words for "prurience" include carnality, pruriency, lubricity, lasciviousness.

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