Definitions for prurient

prurient pru·ri·ent

Spelling: [proo r-ee-uh nt]
IPA: /ˈprʊər i ənt/

Prurient is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 213 anagrams from letters in prurient (einprrtu).

Definitions for prurient

adjective

  1. having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
  2. causing lasciviousness or lust.
  3. having a restless desire or longing.

Origin of prurient

1630-40; Latin prūrient- (stem of prūriēns), present participle of prūrīre to itch

Examples for prurient

The Aino's imagination is as prurient as that of any Zola, and far more outspoken.

Those who peruse the book only from prurient curiosity will be disappointed.

The influence of Oliver Stone, our granddaddy of prurient interest in political violence, hung thick in the air.

He had this idea that he was in the wrong body and wanted to become a woman, and these issues are not just prurient.

It was a prurient French romance, and a cynical laugh came from his lips.

So far as my words go, there is not a syllable to shock any but a prurient modesty.

Perhaps this is one reason, beyond the prurient, that people are fascinated.

And Monica Lewinsky, now 41, is once again the object of prurient curiosity.

"To h–––– with their prurient laws," said Lopez, rising suddenly from his chair.

The only interest served by the Guardians of Peace is our prurient interest.

Word Value for prurient
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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