Pruriently

Pruriently
Prurient Pru"ri*ent, a. [L. pruries, -entis, p. pr. of prurire to itch. Cf. {Freeze}.] Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious curiosity or propensity; lustful. -- {Pru"ri*ent*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

The eye of the vain and prurient is darting from object to object of illicit attraction. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]


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  • pruriently — pru·ri·ent·ly …   English syllables

  • pruriently — adverb in a prurient manner • Derived from adjective: ↑prurient …   Useful english dictionary

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  • hard-core — /hahrd kawr , kohr /, adj. 1. unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard core segregationist. 2. pruriently explicit; graphically depicted: hard core pornography. 3. being so without apparent change or remedy; chronic: hard core… …   Universalium

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