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prurience

/ˈprʊə.ri.əns/

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noun

/ˈprʊə.ri.əns/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерный или нездоровый интерес к сексуальным вопросам, часто характеризующийся непристойностью или болезненным любопытством.

A noun referring to an excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters, often characterized by lewdness or morbid curiosity.

uncountable

  1. Morbid sexual interestC2formal

    An excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters, often characterized by lewd thoughts or desires.

    ruПорочный интерес

    • The novel was criticized for its prurience and explicit content.
    • His prurience made him uncomfortable in polite company.
    • The film's prurience overshadowed its artistic merit.

    Synonymslasciviousnesslecherylewdnesslubricitylustfulnesspruriencysalaciousnessvoyeurism

    Antonymschastitydecencyinnocencemodestypurity

Forms
  • pruriences plural form
  • pruriences' possessive plural form
  • prurience's possessive singular form
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