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(pru-ri-ent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters.

Example Sentence

His prurient thoughts got him into trouble.

More Example Sentences

The movie had prurient content and was banned.

Synonyms

lewd; lustful; salacious

Antonyms

pure

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Rhymes

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