Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adultery
noun
/əˈdʌltəri/
Definition
The act of being unfaithful to a marriage partner.
Examples
- His affair was an instance of adultery that devastated their marriage.
- In many cultures, adultery is considered a serious moral offense.
- She discovered his adultery when she found secret messages on his phone.
Meaning
Adultery refers to a situation where a married person has sexual relations with someone other than their spouse, breaking the promise of fidelity made during their marriage vows.
Synonyms
- Infidelity
- Unfaithfulness
- Cheating
- Straying
- Transgression
