voyeuristic

[vwah-yuh-ris-tik, voi-uh-]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a voyeur or of voyeurism.

Other Word Forms

• voyeuristically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of voyeuristic¹

voyeur + -ist + -ic

Example Sentences

But in this culture of religious conservatism, experts say, a voyeuristic interest in household scandals thrives.

From BBC

Yet there was something about the voyeuristic, predatory nature of American Appeal’s ad campaign that felt different, worse, beyond exploitative.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s just an incredibly captivating, voyeuristic quality to these shows,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than voyeuristic, we were being respectful of the privacy of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

And not just for a voyeuristic sense, but to really understand a survivor's experience.

From Salon