LICENTIOUS


Meaning of LICENTIOUS in English

[ lʌɪ'sɛnʃəs ]

■ adjective

1》 promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

2》 archaic disregarding accepted rules, especially in grammar or literary style.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: from L. licentiosus , from licentia 'freedom'.

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