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extramarital

adjective
ex·​tra·​mar·​i·​tal | \ ËŒek-strÉ™-ˈmer-É™-tᵊl How to pronounce extramarital (audio) , -ˈma-rÉ™-\

Definition of extramarital

: of, relating to, or being sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse : adulterous an extramarital affair

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Examples of extramarital in a Sentence

she had several extramarital affairs with coworkers

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Within three weeks, Justice Hoffman had asked her to eat lunch with him every day, invited her to sit closer to him and told her stories about cases that involved a pornographic film star or extramarital affairs, Ms. Marquez said. Vivian Wang, New York Times, "She Sued the State Over Harassment. Then the Gaslighting Began, She Said.," 6 Sep. 2019 Hart was considered the Democratic front-runner in the 1988 cycle until an extramarital affair ended his campaign. Nicholas Riccardi, The Denver Post, "Michael Bennet picks up presidential backing of Gary Hart, former senator from Colorado," 6 Sep. 2019 The congressman also was accused of spending the funds on extramarital affairs. Morgan Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rep. Duncan Hunter argues his campaign filings are immune from prosecution," 6 Sep. 2019 Both Todd and Chase have denied Lindsie’s allegations and accused the 29-year-old of being involved in two extramarital affairs with Hayes and another former Bachelorette contestant, Josh Murray. Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Todd Chrisley Celebrates Mom Nanny Faye’s Birthday amid Tax Evasion Scandal," 3 Sep. 2019 Authorities say Hunter’s campaign money was spent on family vacations, groceries, fast food, extramarital affairs and other non-campaign expenses. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Delay in Rep. Duncan Hunter’s criminal case puts crimp in GOP primary calendar," 22 Aug. 2019 Those numbers have declined and drama has surrounded the Hokies, including co-defensive coordinator Galen Scott resigning in April after his extramarital affair was exposed via Twitter messages. Chaunte'l Powell, orlandosentinel.com, "2019 College Football Rankings: No. 14 Virginia Tech strives to rebound from losing season," 11 Aug. 2019 The play, considered to be Pinter’s masterpiece, follows the extramarital affair in reverse, from its aftermath to its beginnings. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Tom Hiddleston Tears Up in the Moody First Look at Broadway's Betrayal," 9 Aug. 2019 Later he was fired from a senior Conservative post for lying about an extramarital affair. Washington Post, "Boris Johnson’s chaotic path to power finally pays off," 23 July 2019

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First Known Use of extramarital

1925, in the meaning defined above

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extramarital

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English Language Learners Definition of extramarital

: happening outside of a marriage

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