extra-marital
Beyond the vows
Extra-marital describes sexual or romantic activity outside of marriage, typically referring to an affair: extra-marital sex, an extra-marital relationship.
The term is clinical and judgmental, implying violation of marital vows.
It almost always modifies affair, relationship, or sex.
Romantic entanglement outside commitment
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- adulteryMarried person's sexual betrayal
- unfaithfulBetraying a partner's trust
- betrayalBreaking of trust
mistress · lover · fling · tryst · cuckold · two-timing · philandering · dalliance
Legal end of matrimony
- separationState of being apart
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
- therapyCurative mental treatment
counseling · forgiveness · reconciliation · trust · damage · children · custody · alimony
Connector between groups
- involvementState of being engaged
- romanceLove and its excitement
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- connectionA joining or relation
partner · emotional · intimacy · passion · rendezvous · clandestine · hidden · discreet
affair
Romantic entanglement outside commitment
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- adulteryMarried person's sexual betrayal
- unfaithfulBetraying a partner's trust
betrayal · mistress · lover · fling · tryst · cuckold · two-timing · philandering · dalliance · secret
divorce
Legal end of matrimony
- separationState of being apart
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
therapy · counseling · forgiveness · reconciliation · trust · damage · children · custody · alimony · reputation
liaison
Connector between groups
- involvementState of being engaged
- romanceLove and its excitement
- attachmentConnection or fondness
connection · partner · emotional · intimacy · passion · rendezvous · clandestine · hidden · discreet · hotel
extra-maritalfaithful
Consistently loyal and true
monogamous · marital · conjugal · loyal · devoted
extra-maritalmarital
Of or relating to wedlock
conjugal · matrimonial · legitimate · sanctioned · lawful
extra-maritallegitimate
Conforming to accepted standards
sanctioned · lawful · proper · above-board · honorable