prurient

Example Sentences

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It’ll be purely sensational, purely prurient, even as it coldly rips through reputations, jobs and legacies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Otherwise, the only other mildly memorable role is a prurient neighbor played by David Cross, who is really just there to lend the indie production his star clout.

From Los Angeles Times

More importantly, the political relevance of these two stories can't really be measured by prurient interest.

From Salon

Although KBS has defended its publication of the recording, others say the decision was the lowest point in what they regard as frantic, often prurient coverage of Lee.

From Los Angeles Times

He was at his best when he managed to winkle out sensitive details of a guest's life without appearing prurient.

From BBC