PRURIENT Meaning and
Definition
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Prurient is an adjective that is used to describe something relating to or characterized by an excessive or inappropriate interest in sexual matters. It refers to content or behavior that is intended to stimulate or arouse sexual desire or curiosity. The term is often associated with immoral or lascivious thoughts or tendencies.
When applied to literature, art, or any form of media, prurient suggests that it appeals to base sexual interests or fantasies by being explicit or sexually explicit, often without any regard for artistic merit or legitimate literary or artistic purpose. It implies that the content is sexually suggestive, offensive, or salacious in nature.
In a legal context, the term "prurient interest" is also used to determine whether material is obscene or not, as defined by the Supreme Court. If the material appeals to the prurient interest, portrayed in an offensive manner, and without redeeming artistic, scientific, literary, or political value, it may be deemed obscene.
The term prurient is often used in criticism, censorship debates, or discussions regarding appropriate content for public consumption, as it reflects a judgment on the explicit sexual nature of content and its impact on the audience's moral sensibility.
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Itching; uneasy with desire.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PRURIENT
The word "prurient" comes from the Latin word "prurientem", which is the accusative form of "pruriens", the present participle of the verb "prurire". "Prurire" means "to itch" or "to be itchy" in Latin. The figurative meaning of the word "prurient", which refers to something that is characterized by or arousing an excessive or inappropriate interest in sexual matters, developed in English during the 17th century.
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