Adulterous
adjective
Related to or characterized by unfaithfulness in marriage by having relationships with other people.
He had an adulterous affair with his secretary.
Often appears as...
- adulterous affair
- adulterous relationship
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Disapproving
adjective
Related to or characterized by unfaithfulness in marriage by having relationships with other people.
He had an adulterous affair with his secretary.
Often appears as...
- adulterous affair
- adulterous relationship
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'adulterous' often carries a strong negative judgment and is considered highly critical.
The community shunned the politician for his adulterous behavior.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Use 'adulterous' literally to describe actions that directly involve marital infidelity, not metaphorically.
The novel's main theme is the consequences of adulterous escapades.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Adulterous' is a serious term that's not used in a casual or joking context because of its weighty subject.
After the adulterous incident, they sought marital counseling.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'adulterous' often carries a strong negative judgment and is considered highly critical.
The community shunned the politician for his adulterous behavior.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Use 'adulterous' literally to describe actions that directly involve marital infidelity, not metaphorically.
The novel's main theme is the consequences of adulterous escapades.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Adulterous' is a serious term that's not used in a casual or joking context because of its weighty subject.
After the adulterous incident, they sought marital counseling.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'adulterous' often carries a strong negative judgment and is considered highly critical.
The community shunned the politician for his adulterous behavior.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Use 'adulterous' literally to describe actions that directly involve marital infidelity, not metaphorically.
The novel's main theme is the consequences of adulterous escapades.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Adulterous' is a serious term that's not used in a casual or joking context because of its weighty subject.
After the adulterous incident, they sought marital counseling.
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Why we love, why we...
But in fact, women moving into the job market is having a huge impact on sex and romance and family life. Foremost, women are starting to express their sexuality. I'm always astonished when people come to me and say, "Why is it that men are so adulterous?"
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How the sandwich was...
an adulterous husband, and an incessant, degenerate gambler. Often, while Montagu is in the midst of a particularly high-stakes game, he will insist on being served his meals at the table.
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Why we love, why we...
But in fact, women moving into the job market is having a huge impact on sex and romance and family life. Foremost, women are starting to express their sexuality. I'm always astonished when people come to me and say, "Why is it that men are so adulterous?"
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How the sandwich was...
an adulterous husband, and an incessant, degenerate gambler. Often, while Montagu is in the midst of a particularly high-stakes game, he will insist on being served his meals at the table.
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Quote examples
John Krasinski
American Actor
I know I'll never be put in the position of making the adulterous mistake, but there are mistakes along the way that are as complicated, that get blown out of proportion because you're not willing to admit that you've made them.
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Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
Most movies now are drama, and the commercially successful ones are, sadly, about adulterous relationships.
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Orla Brady
Irish Actress
Mum asks why I am so often cast in adulterous roles. I think it must be because I am fairly flirty.
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James McGreevey
American Politician
Because of an adulterous affair I shall leave office in November.
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John Krasinski
American Actor
I know I'll never be put in the position of making the adulterous mistake, but there are mistakes along the way that are as complicated, that get blown out of proportion because you're not willing to admit that you've made them.
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Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
Most movies now are drama, and the commercially successful ones are, sadly, about adulterous relationships.
Quote examples
Orla Brady
Irish Actress
Mum asks why I am so often cast in adulterous roles. I think it must be because I am fairly flirty.
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James McGreevey
American Politician
Because of an adulterous affair I shall leave office in November.
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