adj
adulterous
uh-DUHL-tuh-ruhs
adj
1
Involving or characterised by adultery.
"The play centres on an adulterous affair that destroys a marriage."
"Rumours of an adulterous relationship followed the politician for years."
How to Use Adulterous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to cheating on a spouse.
Common pairings
adulterous affair
adulterous relationship
Word Forms
more adulterous comparative, most adulterous superlative
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The play centres on an _____ affair that destroys a marriage.