Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prurience
noun
/ˈpjʊr.i.əns/
Definition
An excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters.
Examples
- The film was criticized for its prurience, which overshadowed its artistic message.
- His prurience made it difficult for him to engage in respectful relationships.
- The book was banned in several countries due to its themes of prurience.
Meaning
Prurience refers to an eagerness to indulge in or experience sexual activities or thoughts, often with a sense of inappropriateness.
Synonyms
- Salaciousness
- Lustfulness
- Lechery
- Licentiousness
