Pronunciation: /əˈdʌltərəs/
adjective relating to or characterized by adultery; engaging in adultery
A1 I heard a story about an adulterous affair in a soap opera.
A2 The novel's plot revolved around the consequences of an adulterous relationship.
B1 The scandalous tabloid exposed the politician's adulterous behavior.
B2 The movie depicted the complexities of an adulterous marriage.
C1 The author's latest book explores the psychology of adulterous individuals.
C2 The play delves deep into the emotional turmoil of an adulterous love triangle.
formal The court ruled in favor of the wife in the adulterous case.
informal I heard she's having an adulterous affair with her coworker.
slang He's been cheating on his wife, he's so adulterous.
figurative The adulterous relationship between art and commerce can be seen in many modern galleries.
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