Libertine: meaning, definitions and examples
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libertine
[ หlษชbษtiหn ]
person
A person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
Synonyms
debauchee, hedonist, sensualist
Examples of usage
- He was known as a libertine, always chasing after pleasure.
- The libertine spent his days in revelry and debauchery.
literature
A character in literature or art who is unrestrained by convention or morality.
Synonyms
dissolute, immoral, licentious
Examples of usage
- The novel featured a libertine who defied societal norms.
- The artist portrayed the libertine as a symbol of freedom and rebellion.
Translations
Translations of the word "libertine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น libertino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคเฅเคเคเคฆเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Wรผstling
๐ฎ๐ฉ libertin
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะฑะตััะธะฝะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ libertyn
๐ฏ๐ต ๆพ่ฉ่ (ใปใใจใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท libertin
๐ช๐ธ libertino
๐น๐ท libertin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฉํํ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุญุฑุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ libertin
๐ธ๐ฐ libertรญn
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ่ก่
๐ธ๐ฎ libertinec
๐ฎ๐ธ frjรกlslyndur maรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะทาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ libertin
๐ฒ๐ฝ libertino
Etymology
The word 'libertine' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin 'libertinus' meaning 'freedman' or 'one lacking moral restraint'. It was initially used to refer to a freed slave in ancient Rome who had been released from legal constraints. Over time, the term evolved to describe a person who disregards societal norms and moral principles, especially in matters of pleasure and indulgence.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,693, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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