Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prurient
Adjective
/ˈprʊə.ri.ənt/
Definition
Having a strong desire or craving, especially related to sexual pleasure.
Examples
- The magazine was criticized for its prurient content that focused excessively on scandalous celebrity gossip.
- His prurient thoughts often distracted him during serious conversations.
- The film was labeled as prurient due to its explicit scenes that served little artistic purpose.
Meaning
The term often describes a tendency to be overly interested in sexual matters, typically to an inappropriate degree.
Synonyms
- Salacious
- Lecherous
- Licentious
- Lewd
- Indecent
