extramarital

adjective

ex·​tra·​mar·​i·​tal ˌek-strə-ˈmer-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce extramarital (audio)
-ˈma-rə-
: of, relating to, or being sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse : adulterous
an extramarital affair

Examples of extramarital in a Sentence

she had several extramarital affairs with coworkers
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Prosecutors, however, emphasized her extramarital affairs and demeanor, presenting male witnesses who described her as provocative and seductive. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 Ali’s personal life — his marriages, extramarital affairs and relationships with his children — were evidence of another conflict for the man. Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025 Divorce records from that year show that the legislator accused the trooper of having an extramarital affair with Buckel’s then-wife. Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025 Her wife and daughter had remained in Spain, and Gascón, who has made no secret of her extramarital relationships, began a long love affair with a female Mexican senator. Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for extramarital 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extramarital was in 1925

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“Extramarital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extramarital. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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extramarital

adjective
ex·​tra·​mar·​i·​tal ˌek-strə-ˈmar-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce extramarital (audio)
: of or relating to sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse

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