Definitions for adulterous
əˈdʌl tər əsadul·ter·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adulterous, extramarital, extracurricularadjective

   characterized by adultery

   "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband"

2. adulterous, cheating(a), two-timing(a)adjective

   not faithful to a spouse or lover

   "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adulterousadjective

   Of, or characterized by adultery.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adulterousadjective

   Guilty of adultery.

   Etymology: adulter, Lat.

   Th’ adulterous Antony, most large
   In his abominations, turns you off,
   And gives his potent regiment to a trull,
   That noses it against us. William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra.

   An adulterous person is tied to restitution of the injury, so far as it is reparable; and to make provision for the children, that they may not injure the legitimate. Taylor.

   Think on whose faith th’ adult’rous youth rely’d;
   Who promis’d, who procur’d the Spartan bride? John Dryden, Æn.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adulterous

   Adultery (from Latin adulterium) is extramarital sex that is considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures and is similar in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Adultery is viewed by many jurisdictions as offensive to public morals, undermining the marriage relationship.Historically, many cultures considered adultery a very serious crime, some subject to severe punishment, usually for the woman and sometimes for the man, with penalties including capital punishment, mutilation, or torture. Such punishments have gradually fallen into disfavor, especially in Western countries from the 19th century. In countries where adultery is still a criminal offense, punishments range from fines to caning and even capital punishment. Since the 20th century, criminal laws against adultery have become controversial, with most Western countries decriminalising adultery. However, even in jurisdictions that have decriminalised adultery, it may still have legal consequences, particularly in jurisdictions with fault-based divorce laws, where adultery almost always constitutes a ground for divorce and may be a factor in property settlement, the custody of children, the denial of alimony, etc. Adultery is not a ground for divorce in jurisdictions which have adopted a no-fault divorce model.International organizations have called for the decriminalisation of adultery, especially in the light of several high-profile stoning cases that have occurred in some countries. The head of the United Nations expert body charged with identifying ways to eliminate laws that discriminate against women or are discriminatory to them in terms of implementation or impact, Kamala Chandrakirana, has stated that: "Adultery must not be classified as a criminal offence at all". A joint statement by the United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women in law and in practice states that: "Adultery as a criminal offence violates women’s human rights".In Muslim countries that follow Sharia law for criminal justice, the punishment for adultery may be stoning. There are fifteen countries in which stoning is authorized as lawful punishment, though in recent times it has been legally carried out only in Iran and Somalia. Most countries that criminalize adultery are those where the dominant religion is Islam, and several Sub-Saharan African Christian-majority countries, but there are some notable exceptions to this rule, namely Philippines, and several U.S. states. In some jurisdictions, having sexual relations with the king's wife or the wife of his eldest son constitutes treason.

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1. adulterous

   Adulterous refers to anyone who engages in infidelity or has sexual relations with someone who is not their lawfully wedded spouse while they themselves are married. It also pertains to the act itself or anything related to such behavior.

2. adulterous

   Adulterous refers to a behavior or action characterized by infidelity or unfaithfulness in a marital or committed relationship. It typically involves sexual or romantic involvement with someone other than one's spouse or partner. The term originates from the word "adultery", which is considered a breach of trust or a violation of the marital contract in many cultures and religions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adulterousadjective

   guilty of, or given to, adultery; pertaining to adultery; illicit

2. Adulterousadjective

   characterized by adulteration; spurious

How to pronounce adulterous?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of adulterous in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of adulterous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=adulterous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adulterous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=adulterous
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adulterous
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adulterous