Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adultery
noun
/əˈdʌlt(ə)ri/
Definition
Adultery is the act of engaging in a sexual relationship with someone who is married to another person.
Examples
- She discovered that her husband had committed adultery.
- Adultery can have serious consequences for marriages.
Meaning
It refers to voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
Synonyms
- infidelity
- cheating
- betrayal
- unfaithfulness
