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/
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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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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“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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