Definition of licentious Licentious

/lajsɛˈnʧʌs/ - [laysenchus] - li•cen•tious

We found 5 definitions of licentious from 3 different sources.

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What does licentious mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

licentious - lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained; "coarse and licentious men"
  unchaste not chaste; "unchaste conduct"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • licentious (Adjective)
    Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.
  • licentious (Adjective)
    Disregarding accepted rules.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • licentious (a.)
    Characterized by license; passing due bounds; excessive; abusive of freedom; wantonly offensive; as, a licentious press.
  • licentious (a.)
    Unrestrained by law or morality; lawless; immoral; dissolute; lewd; lascivious; as, a licentious man; a licentious life.

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