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  • adjective Characterized by turpitude.

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Examples

  • In this context, "white magic" is etymologically the same as a "white lie"-- still morally turpitudinous, but hey, I'm not hurting anybody so there's no need to call the Inquisition, right?

    The Meaning of Magic James Maliszewski 2008

  • “If so, that was indeed turpitudinous of him,” Harriet agreed.

    Presumption of Death Sayers, Dorothy L. 2002

  • Corruption, lying, and other morally turpitudinous behaviors are second nature to them.

    Ace of Spades HQ Gabriel Malor 2010

  • Corruption, lying, and other morally turpitudinous behaviors are second nature to them.

    Ace of Spades HQ Gabriel Malor 2010

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