John Krasinski

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.

American Actor

Grace Poe

Most movies now are drama, and the commercially successful ones are, sadly, about adulterous relationships.

Filipino Businesswoman

Orla Brady

Mum asks why I am so often cast in adulterous roles. I think it must be because I am fairly flirty.

Irish Actress

James McGreevey

Because of an adulterous affair I shall leave office in November.

American Politician

The word 'adulterous' often carries a strong negative judgment and is considered highly critical.

Negative Connotation

Use 'adulterous' literally to describe actions that directly involve marital infidelity, not metaphorically.

Literal Use

'Adulterous' is a serious term that's not used in a casual or joking context because of its weighty subject.

Serious Tone

 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?"

Why we love, why we...

 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.

Adulterous

Negative Connotation

Literal Use

Serious Tone

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