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prurient

adjective

/ˈprʊəriənt/

Meaning

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.

lewd, lascivious, salacious, licentious, erotic

modest, decent, pure

prurient interest, prurient content, prurient curiosity

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logi...

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

important, meaningful, or having a noticeable effect

Extremely serious or urgent.