Adulteress

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌltərəs/

Definitions of adulteress

noun a woman who commits adultery, typically considered in a derogatory or judgmental way

Example Sentences

A1 She was accused of being an adulteress.

A2 The story revolved around an adulteress who faced societal judgment.

B1 The novel delves into the complexities of the adulteress's character.

B2 The adulteress's actions had far-reaching consequences on her family.

C1 The portrayal of the adulteress in the film was nuanced and thought-provoking.

C2 The author's depiction of the adulteress challenged traditional notions of morality.

Examples of adulteress in a Sentence

formal The adulteress was brought before the court to face charges of infidelity.

informal Rumors spread quickly about the adulteress in the small town.

slang She was labeled as the town's biggest adulteress.

figurative The company was seen as an adulteress, having betrayed their loyal customers.

Grammatical Forms of adulteress

• past tense: adulteressed
• plural: adulteresses
• comparative: more adulteress
• superlative: most adulteress
• present tense: adulteresses
• future tense: will adulteress
• perfect tense: have adulteressed
• continuous tense: is adulteressing
• singular: adulteress
• positive degree: adulteress
• infinitive: to adulteress
• gerund: adulteressing
• participle: adulteressing

Origin and Evolution of adulteress

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adulteress' originated from the Latin word 'adultera', which means a woman who commits adultery.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adulteress' has retained its original meaning of a woman who commits adultery, but societal views and attitudes towards adultery have evolved, leading to changes in the connotations and implications of the word.