adultery JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/əˈdʌltəɹi/ · ad·ul·ter·y
noun
- Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.
- Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment. The scandalous novel was criticized for its depiction of adultery and other vices.
- Faithlessness in religion. The prophet condemned the people's adultery with false idols and demanded they return to their true faith.
Did you know? The concept of adultery has been a recurring theme in literature and art throughout history, with works such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne exploring the complexities and consequences of extramarital relationships.