extramarital
adjective/ɛkstrəˈmærɪtəl/
Frequency rank: #17,413 most common English word
Meaning
occurring outside of marriage; relating to sexual relations with someone other than one's spouse.
Example sentence
The scandal involved extramarital affairs that shocked the entire community.
Synonyms & related words
- adulterous
- unfaithful
- illicit
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