Libertine: meaning, definitions and examples

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libertine

 

[ หˆlษชbษ™tiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libertino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคšเฅเค›เค‚เคฆเคšเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผstling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ libertin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฑะตั€ั‚ะธะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ libertyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พ่•ฉ่€… (ใปใ†ใจใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libertin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libertino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท libertin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํƒ•ํ•œ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุญุฑุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libertin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ libertรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พ่ก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ libertinec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frjรกlslyndur maรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libertin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.