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prurient

/ˈprʊəriənt/

/ˈprʊr.i.ənt/

Translations

prurientadjective

more prurient

Comp.

most prurient

Super.

/ˈprʊəriənt/

/ˈprʊr.i.ənt/

The novel was criticized for its prurient content.

Роман был раскритикован за похотливое содержание.

His prurient interest in the scandal was evident.

Его сладострастный интерес к скандалу был очевиден.

Additional translations

Synonyms

prurientadjective

Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.

The novel was criticized for its prurient content, which some readers found offensive.

(obsolete, medicine) Itching or causing itching; pruritic.

The doctor noted several prurient eruptions on the patient's back.

(archaic) Having an intense yearning or desire; longing.

In his prurient quest for adventure, he ignored every warning.