voyeuristic
pronunciation
How to pronounce voyeuristic in British English:
UK [ˌvɔɪə'rɪstɪk]
How to pronounce voyeuristic in American English:
US [ˌvɔɪə'rɪstɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to voyeurs or voyeurism
Word Origin
- voyeuristic (adj.)
- 1919, from voyeur + -istic. Related: Voyeuristically.
Example
- 1. The film was criticized for its voyeuristic photography , showing the prostitutes in a flattering and shadowy light .
- 2. A serial philanderer who publicly described his wife as " no venus de milo " , his poetry is occasionally voyeuristic and antagonistic towards women : " what I got out of women / was difficult / to assess . "
- 3. A lot of people who are either fascinated or obsessed with sex will also tell you about the benefits of this technology for their voyeuristic purposes , but I 'm not going to go there .