licentious
adjective | /licentious/
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lacking legal or moral restraints; especially disregarding sexual restraints
licentious
adjective | /licentious/
Advanced WordsHARDlacking legal or moral restraints; especially disregarding sexual restraints
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Synonyms
debauchedlasciviouslicentiouslewdlibidinous
Antonyms
frigidcelibatechastedecentimmoral (no)modestpurevirtuous
Examples
"The novel criticized the licentious behavior of the aristocracy."
"The festival turned licentious when rules were ignored."
Mnemonic Trick
LICENTIOUS → LICE + NATION: imagine a nation overrun by moral lice—unrestrained behavior.
Etymology
From Latin licentia “freedom” or “license.”
Implies excessive freedom leading to immorality.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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