prurient
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i adjective
1.
having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
2.
causing lasciviousness or lust.
3.
having a restless desire or longing.
Origin:
1630–40; < Latin prūrient- (stem of prūriēns), present participle of prūrīre to itch
1630–40; < Latin prūrient- (stem of prūriēns), present participle of prūrīre to itch
Related forms
pru·ri·ence, pru·ri·en·cy, noun
pru·ri·ent·ly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| 1. | unusually or morbidly interested in sexual thoughts or practices |
| 2. | exciting or encouraging lustfulness; erotic |
| [C17: from Latin prūrīre to itch, to lust after] | |
| 'prurience | |
| —n | |
| 'pruriently | |
| —adv | |
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Prurient
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Word Origin & History
prurient
1639, "itching," later "having an itching desire" (1653), esp. "lascivious, lewd," (1746), from L. prurientem (nom. pruriens), prp. of prurire "to itch, long for, be wanton," perhaps related to pruna "glowing coals."
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Example sentences
The way people respond to tragedy has a prurient interest for outsiders, but art transcends mere fascination.
Violence never should be depicted so as to appeal to the prurient interests of the audience.
The legislature finds that many individuals have been involuntarily exposed to products of a prurient nature while shopping.
Not every interest in illicit relationships is prurient.
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