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Adulterous

Uh-DUH-ltur-uhs

/ʌˈdʌltɜːrʌs/

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adulterous

Dictionary meaning

Not faithful to a spouse or lover.

Examples

  • Adulterous husbands and wives.
  • An adulterous relationship.

Synonyms: cheating

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