prurient
[ proo r-ee-uh nt ]
/ ˈprʊər i ənt /
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
1630–40; < 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, adverbWords nearby prurient
prunella,
prunelle,
pruning hook,
pruning shears,
prunt,
prurient,
pruriginous,
prurigo,
prurigo mitis,
prurigo nodularis,
prurigo simplex
Example sentences from the Web for prurience
British Dictionary definitions for prurience
prurient
/ (ˈprʊərɪənt) /
adjective
unusually or morbidly interested in sexual thoughts or practices
exciting or encouraging lustfulness; erotic
Derived forms of prurient
prurience, noun pruriently, adverbWord Origin for prurient
C17: from Latin
prūrīre to itch, to lust after