/ Dictionary / Index P prurient: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pru•ri•ent Pronunciation: (proor'ē-unt), [key] — adj. having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc. causing lasciviousness or lust. having a restless desire or longing. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prurient (Thesaurus) prunt pruriginous Related Content Daily Word Quiz: opulent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language