prurience

pru·ri·ent

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proo r-ee-uh nt]
- /ˈprʊər i ənt/
- /ˈprʊə.ri.ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proo r-ee-uh nt]
- /ˈprʊər i ənt/

Definitions of prurience word

adjective prurience having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc. 1
adjective prurience causing lasciviousness or lust. 1
adjective prurience having a restless desire or longing. 1
noun prurience lustfulness 1
uncountable noun prurience Prurience is a strong interest that someone shows in sexual matters. 0

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Origin of prurience

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < Latin prūrient- (stem of prūriēns), present participle of prūrīre to itch

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Parts of speech for Prurience

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prurience popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for prurience

noun prurience

aphrodisia — the desire for sexual intimacy
arousal — Arousal is the state of being sexually excited.
blueness — the quality or state of being blue.
boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
carnality — pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or the body, its passions and appetites; sensual: carnal pleasures.

adverb prurience

inquisitively — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.

All 25 Synonyms of prurience