ADULTERY
/əˈdʌltəɹi/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ADULTERY
Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
"She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."
Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.
Faithlessness in religion.
Examples of ADULTERY in a Sentence
- "She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."
Word Details
Is ADULTERY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADULTERY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ADULTERY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ADULTERY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | u | l | t | e | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADULTERY
100 words from the letters in ADULTERY
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How to Use ADULTERY in Word Games
ADULTERY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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