prurient
[ proor-ee-uhnt ]
adjective
having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
causing lasciviousness or lust.
having a restless desire or longing.
Origin of prurient
11630–40; <Latin prūrient- (stem of prūriēns), present participle of prūrīre to itch
Other words from prurient
- pru·ri·ence, pru·ri·en·cy, noun
- pru·ri·ent·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for prurient
prurient
/ (ˈprʊərɪənt) /
adjective
unusually or morbidly interested in sexual thoughts or practices
exciting or encouraging lustfulness; erotic
Origin of prurient
1C17: from Latin prūrīre to itch, to lust after
Derived forms of prurient
- prurience, noun
- pruriently, adverb
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