adulterous
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adul·ter·ous

adjective \ə-ˈdəl-t(ə-)rəs\

Definition of ADULTEROUS

: relating to, characterized by, or given to adultery <an adulterous affair> <an adulterous wife>
adul·ter·ous·ly adverb

Examples of ADULTEROUS

  1. <had an adulterous affair that nearly destroyed his marriage>

First Known Use of ADULTEROUS

1558

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