Adulterous Definition & Meaning

adulterous
adjective
  1. characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband"
  2. not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend"

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