Prurience

usgb/ˈprʊriəns/
noun

An excessive interest in sexual ideas or acts.

The book was banned from the library due to its strong prurience.
Visual representation of "prurience" - An excessive interest in sexual ideas or acts

Often appears as...

  • an element of prurience
  • prurience in literature

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Formal, Disapproving

Academic

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Negative Tone

Prurience has a disapproving tone, suggesting that the interest is inappropriate or too much.

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The film's prurience overshadowed its artistic value.
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Not for Children

Content described as prurient is not suitable for children due to its sexual nature.

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Parental guidance is advised due to scenes of prurience.
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Censorship

Works with prurient content are often censored or restricted in some societies.

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The gallery removed the painting because of its prurience.
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