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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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Prurient
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
Example Sentences
- Not every interest in illicit relationships is prurient.
- Its is you who with the prurient interest in this scandal not me.
- It's basically an ethernet-connected cable box for all your prurient needs.
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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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