Licentiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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licentiously
[ lɪˈsɛnʧəsli ]
moral behavior
Licentiously refers to behaving in a way that is characterized by a lack of moral restraint. It often indicates a disregard for accepted rules or standards of behavior, particularly in sexual matters.
Synonyms
debaucherously, dissolutely, immorally, indecently
Examples of usage
- He lived licentiously, enjoying life without any concern for consequences.
- The licentiously extravagant parties shocked the conservative townspeople.
- She was known for her licentiously bold approach to life and love.
Translations
Translations of the word "licentiously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 licenciosamente
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक स्वच्छंदता से
🇩🇪 liederlich
🇮🇩 secara cabul
🇺🇦 розпусно
🇵🇱 rozpustnie
🇯🇵 放蕩に
🇫🇷 licencieux
🇪🇸 licenciosamente
🇹🇷 serbestçe
🇰🇷 자유롭게
🇸🇦 بشكل فاسق
🇨🇿 licentiózně
🇸🇰 licentiózne
🇨🇳 放荡地
🇸🇮 razuzdano
🇮🇸 frelsislega
🇰🇿 еркін түрде
🇬🇪 თავისუფლად
🇦🇿 azadlıqla
🇲🇽 licenciosamente
Etymology
The word 'licentiously' originates from the Latin word 'licentiosus', which means 'unrestrained' or 'libertine'. It made its way into Middle English through Old French, where it was connected to the idea of exercising freedom without limits. The connotation over time has developed to indicate not just freedom, but a freedom that disregards moral constraints. In usage, the term has encapsulated behaviors that are deemed excessive or morally inappropriate, particularly in the context of sexual freedom. Today, it is often used to describe actions that are overtly hedonistic, suggesting a lifestyle that embraces excess and indulgence in a way that is taboo or frowned upon by society.