Adulterous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's adulterous affair with his aide was exposed in a scandalous tabloid article.
- Her husband's adulterous behavior was the final straw that led to their divorce.
- The novel explored the themes of love, betrayal, and adulterous relationships in 19th-century France.
- The celebrity's adulterous past was repeatedly brought up by the media during her public appearances.
- The church's teachings condemned adulterous behavior as a grave sin that could lead to eternal damnation.