prurience C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˈpɹʊəɹiəns/ See IPA manual Freq #268986 Meanings 1 noun An excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters. The film treats its subject with honesty rather than prurience. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · an excessive or unhealthy... pruriencylasciviousnesscarnality Topics Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # prurience **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈpɹʊəɹiəns/ **Frequency rank:** 268986 ## Meanings 1. An excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters. ## Examples - The film treats its subject with honesty rather than prurience. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown