prurient

Definition of "prurient"
  1. Characterized by an unhealthy and obsessive interest in sexual matters
How to use "prurient" in a sentence
  1. The novel was banned due to its prurient content that was considered inappropriate.
  2. The defense attorney argued that the evidence was prurient and should be excluded from the trial.
  3. The critique pointed out the prurient elements in the movie, which might not be suitable for all audiences.

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