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prurienthaving or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprʊriənt/

Korean meaning: 성적인 일에 지나치게 관심을 보이는, 음탕한

Korean pronunciation: **프루**리언트

Example Sentences

  • The court ruled that the book appealed to prurient interests rather than having literary merit.
  • His prurient questions made everyone at the dinner table uncomfortable.
  • The gossip magazine thrived on readers' prurient curiosity about celebrities' private lives.

prurient

ADJECTIVE

//ˈprʊriənt//

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

prurient concept
💡 Concept

a shifty-eyed man peers around a bookshelf corner with an inappropriate smirk on his face. He holds what appears to be a gossip magazine while his eyes wander toward other library patrons in an uncomfortable way. His leering expression and body language suggest he's more interested in inappropriate observations than actual reading. Other library visitors notice his creepy behavior and move away with concerned expressions. A librarian approaches with a stern, disapproving look ready to address the situation. someone displaying an excessive and inappropriate interest in matters they shouldn't be focused on

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprʊriənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprʊəriənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpruri-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'prurire' meaning 'to itch' or 'to long for.' The word captures the idea of having an uncomfortable, persistent itch for something inappropriate, particularly sexual content.

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🎵Rhyme

nutrientluxuriant
nutrient
luxuriant

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📝Examples

The court ruled that the book appealed to prurient interests rather than having literary merit.

😄 Fun example

His prurient questions made everyone at the dinner table uncomfortable.

The gossip magazine thrived on readers' prurient curiosity about celebrities' private lives.

😄 Fun example

Uncle Bob's prurient jokes at the family reunion cleared the room faster than a fire alarm.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

lasciviouslecheroussalaciouslustfullicentious

Antonyms

purechasteinnocent

Related

voyeuristicobsceneindecentlewd