Definition

A woman who is unfaithful to her partner by having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else.

Example

The adultress faced social stigma in her community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the scandal involving that famous actress?

Yeah, I did! It turns out she was an adultress after all.

That's so surprising; I never expected that from her.

I know, right? It just goes to show that people aren't always who they seem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Adulteress** → It is formed from "adulter" (from Latin *adulter*, meaning an unfaithful spouse) and the suffix "-ess" (meaning a female). The word "adulteress" refers specifically to a woman who is unfaithful in marriage.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for an unfaithful spouse, 'adulter', and remember that an 'adulteress' is a woman who is unfaithful.

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