adulterine

adjective

ə-ˈdəl-tə-ˌrīn How to pronounce adulterine (audio)
Definition of adulterinenext
as in extracurricular
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse adulterine fiction often portrays the illicit lovers sympathetically

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  1. extracurricular
  2. adulterous
  3. extramarital
Adjective
  • In addition to peerless pitching, the night was carried by extracurricular activities, as Fox and MLB have embraced the exhibition’s entertainment potential.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Children who are going to football matches and extracurricular activities, either in Spain or in Gibraltar.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of extracurricular
Adjective
  • Fiction is inherently adulterous.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • But the gamesmanship, foreshadowing the adulterous antics of Harold Pinter’s plays, escalates perilously.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of adulterous
Adjective
  • Although the extramarital affair made headlines at the time of Schettino’s trial, there was no evidence presented to say that he was distracted as a result of Cemortan’s presence.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The Blondie singer and Videodrome star was born in Florida, the result of an extramarital affair, and was placed for adoption at three months old.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Definition of extramarital
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