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- [proo r-ee-uh nt]
- /ˈprʊər i ənt/
- /ˈprʊə.ri.ənt/
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- [proo r-ee-uh nt]
- /ˈprʊər i ənt/
Definitions of prurient word
- adjective prurient having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc. 1
- adjective prurient causing lasciviousness or lust. 1
- adjective prurient having a restless desire or longing. 1
- adjective prurient lustful 1
- adjective prurient lewd, sexual 1
- adjective prurient If you describe someone as prurient, you mean that they show too much interest in sexual matters. 0
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Origin of prurient
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 Prurient
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prurient 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
prurient usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prurient
adj prurient
- aphrodisiacal — having an aphrodisiac quality
- bawdy — A bawdy story or joke contains humorous references to sex.
- carnal — Carnal feelings and desires are sexual and physical, without any spiritual element.
- dirty-minded — tending to have vulgar, obscene, or lewd thoughts, interpretations, etc.
- hardcore — unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard-core segregationist.
adv prurient
adjective prurient
- disquisitive — Relating to disquisition; fond of discussion or investigation; inquisitive.
- erogenous — (of a part of the body) Sensitive to sexual stimulation.
- erotic — Of, relating to, or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
- hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
Top questions with prurient
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