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adulteress

 

[ əˈdʌlt(ə)rəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

A woman who commits adultery, typically with a man who is married to someone else.

Synonyms

cheater, homewrecker, mistress.

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Word Description / Examples
adulteress

This is a formal and somewhat archaic term often used in legal or religious contexts to describe a married woman who engages in a sexual relationship outside of her marriage.

  • In the old town, a public trial was held for the adulteress.
  • The community was quick to judge her as an adulteress.
cheater

This is a more casual and widely understood term that is used to describe anyone who breaks the rules or deceives, including in romantic relationships. It carries a negative connotation.

  • She felt betrayed when she found out he was a cheater.
  • Everyone in school knew him as a cheater after the scandal.
homewrecker

This term is specifically used to describe a person who is responsible for ending a marriage or relationship, usually by having an affair with one of the partners. It is highly pejorative.

  • People in the neighborhood started calling her a homewrecker.
  • Being labeled a homewrecker can have lasting social repercussions.
mistress

This term is used to describe a woman who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with a married man. It is often used in a context that implies secrecy and scandal.

  • He kept his mistress in a separate apartment.
  • Rumors about the CEO's mistress were spreading fast.

Examples of usage

  • She was labeled as an adulteress after the affair with her neighbor.
  • The adulteress was shunned by the community for her actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "adulteress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adúltera

🇮🇳 व्यभिचारिणी

🇩🇪 Ehebrecherin

🇮🇩 pezina

🇺🇦 перелюбниця

🇵🇱 cudzołożnica

🇯🇵 姦婦 (かんぷ)

🇫🇷 adultère

🇪🇸 adúltera

🇹🇷 zina yapan kadın

🇰🇷 간통한 여자 (gantonghan yeoja)

🇸🇦 زانية (zāniya)

🇨🇿 cizoložnice

🇸🇰 cudzoložnica

🇨🇳 通奸女子 (tōngjiān nǚzǐ)

🇸🇮 prešuštnica

🇮🇸 hórdómskona

🇰🇿 ойнас

🇬🇪 მრუში (mrushi)

🇦🇿 zinakar qadın

🇲🇽 adúltera

Etymology

The word 'adulteress' has its origins in the Latin word 'adultera' which means 'a female adulterer'. In many historical societies, adultery was considered a serious offense, especially when committed by a woman. The term 'adulteress' has been used throughout history to describe women who engage in extramarital affairs, often facing social stigma and consequences. While attitudes towards adultery have evolved over time, the word 'adulteress' continues to carry a negative connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,810 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.