adulterous Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

Guilty of, or given to, adultery; pertaining to adultery; illicit. Dryden.
Characterized by adulteration; spurious. "An adulterous mixture." Obs. Smollett.