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LICENTIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

Example:

coarse and licentious men

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unchaste (not chaste)

Derivation:

licence (excessive freedom; lack of due restraint)

licentiousness (dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure)

licentiousness (the quality of being lewd and lascivious)

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