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licentiouspromiscuous 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/

Korean meaning: 성적으로 방탕한, 음란한; 법적·도덕적 제약이 없는

Korean pronunciation: 라이**센**셔스

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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licentious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His licentious ways and pretentious display make everyone contentious!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/laɪˈsenʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/laɪˈsenʃəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootlicent
Suffix--ious

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.

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🎵Rhyme

contentiouspretentioussententious
contentious
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📝Examples

The professor was fired for his licentious remarks during lectures.

😄 Fun example

His dating app profile screamed 'licentious playboy' from miles away.

The movie was banned for its licentious scenes and inappropriate content.

😄 Fun example

She rolled her eyes at his licentious jokes during the family dinner.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

promiscuousimmoraldebaucheddissolutelascivious

Antonyms

virtuouschastemoral

Related

licenselibertylibertinelecherous