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- Dictionaryprurient/ˈprʊərɪənt/
adjective
- 1. having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others: "she'd been the subject of much prurient curiosity"
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PRURIENT definition: 1. too interested in the details of another person's sexual behaviour: 2. too interested in the…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRURIENT is marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire; especially : marked by, arousing, or appealing to sexual desire. How to use prurient in a sentence.
Prurient definition: having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.. See examples of PRURIENT used in a sentence.
1. having or expressing lustful ideas or desires. 2. tending to excite lust; lascivious; lewd. 3. Rare.
Something is prurient if it focuses attention on sex not in an artistic way or to teach something, but purely to appeal to your baser instincts. If something is prurient, it's sure to offend somebody.
Definition of prurient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · prurient (comparative more prurient, superlative most prurient) Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
