licentious

adjective
UK: /laɪˈsen.ʃəs/
US: /laɪˈsen.ʃəs/

  1. Sexually immoral and disregarding accepted rules of behaviour.

    1. His licentious behavior was shocking to everyone.
    2. The king's licentious lifestyle caused unrest among his more puritanical subjects because it lacked moral restraint.

  2. Lacking moral discipline, especially in sexual conduct; dissolute.

    1. The licentious party was raided by the police.
    2. The novel depicts a licentious society where people indulge in every possible pleasure without regard for morality or consequence.

Synonyms

immoral lascivious lewd libertine dissolute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "licentious" in English means: Sexually immoral and disregarding accepted rules of behaviour., Lacking moral discipline, especially in sexual conduct; dissolute..

The phonetic transcription of "licentious" is /laɪˈsen.ʃəs/ in British English and /laɪˈsen.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "licentious": immoral, lascivious, lewd, libertine, dissolute.

Example usage of "licentious": "His licentious behavior was shocking to everyone.". More examples on the page.