licentious — promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters; lacking legal or moral restraints
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters; lacking legal or moral restraints
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪˈsenʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The professor was fired for his licentious remarks during lectures.
- His dating app profile screamed 'licentious playboy' from miles away.
- The movie was banned for its licentious scenes and inappropriate content.
licentious
ADJECTIVE[/laɪˈsenʃəs/]
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters; lacking legal or moral restraints
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'licentiosus', derived from 'licentia' meaning 'freedom' or 'license'. The word originally referred to excessive freedom or lack of restraint, which evolved to specifically denote immoral or promiscuous behavior.
Breakdown
licentia (Latin: freedom, license) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = licentious
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📝Examples
“The professor was fired for his licentious remarks during lectures.”
“His dating app profile screamed 'licentious playboy' from miles away.”
“The movie was banned for its licentious scenes and inappropriate content.”
“She rolled her eyes at his licentious jokes during the family dinner.”
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