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adulterous

/ˌædˈʌltərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does adulterous mean?

adjective

Disloyal in marriage; having sexual relations with someone other than one's spouse. Often used to describe a person who engages in extramarital affairs.

Example

"The adulterous affair was discovered when the husband found a suspicious text message on his wife's phone."

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