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prurient

/ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or showing an excessive and inappropriate interest in sexual matters.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/



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Synonyms

titillating , lustful
Rhymes
Words rhyming with prurient
curtain , urns , urned , turned
Variants
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prurient , pruriently
Etymology
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From Latin prurire ‘to itch’, from prurus ‘itching, prickling, tickling’.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'prurient' was used in the landmark Supreme Court case 'Miller v. California' (1973) to define obscenity.

  2. Prurient is not a common word and is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe excessive sexual interest.

Related Concepts
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  1. obscene: Obscene materials are those that depict or describe sexual acts in a graphic or offensive way. Prurient and obscene are related concepts, as both refer to an excessive interest in sexual matters.

  2. pornography: Pornography is a form of media that is intended to arouse sexual desire. Prurient individuals may be particularly drawn to pornography, as it caters to their excessive interest in sexual matters.

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Prurient is often used to describe individuals or media that focus excessively on sexual themes or content. It can have negative connotations, implying a lack of refinement or taste.

How to Memorize "prurient"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'prurient' and associate it with the feeling of an itch or a tickle, as the word comes from the Latin root 'prurire' meaning 'to itch'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'prurient' with individuals or media that focus excessively on sexual matters, such as pornography or erotic literature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Prurient People Prefer Porn' to help remember the meaning of the word.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'prurient', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of step 1: Imagine a situation where someone has a pruritus (itchy skin condition). The person is excessively prurient (having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters) about scratching the itchy skin. This vivid image can help you associate and remember the meaning of the word.

2. Rhyming of step 2: Create a rhyme with the word 'prurient' such as 'Curious George had a purient urge'. This will help you remember the word and its spelling.

3. Visualization of step 3: Visualize the word 'prurient' as 'pure' and 'present' which sounds similar to the word. Imagine a 'pure' and 'present' feeling of curiosity towards sexual matters.

4. Repetition of step 4: Repeat the word 'prurient' multiple times and write it down in a sentence. This will help you remember the word and its spelling.

5. Mnemonic of step 5: Create a mnemonic for the word 'prurient' such as 'People Rarely Understand Racy Interests ENdlessly Tempting'. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.

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