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ADULTEROUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not faithful to a spouse or lover
Example:
a two-timing boyfriend
Synonyms:
adulterous; cheating; two-timing
Classified under:
Similar:
unfaithful (having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend)
Derivation:
adultery (extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Characterized by adultery
Example:
the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband
Synonyms:
adulterous; extracurricular; extramarital
Classified under:
Similar:
illicit (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)
Derivation:
adultery (extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations)
