adulterous

/ædˈʌltərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving adultery; unfaithful or disloyal to one’s partner

“The adulterous relationship was discovered and led to a public scandal.”

2. noun

a person who has an adulterous relationship

“The judge spoke sternly to the adulterous man in the courtroom.”

3. adverb

in a way that involves or shows adultery; unfaithfully

“She behaved adulterously towards her husband, leading to a painful divorce.”

4. verb

to be or become unfaithful or disloyal to one’s partner

“He was accused of adulterously cheating on his wife with another woman.”

Synonyms

  • disloyal
  • fornicating
  • unfaithful

Antonyms

  • faithful
  • loyal
  • monogamous