libertine
4 antonyms for libertine — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person, especially a man, who ignores conventional moral standards and pursues pleasure freely.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person, especially a man, who ignores conventional moral standards and pursues pleasure freely.
“The novel's hero is a notorious libertine who charms and abandons a string of lovers.”
adulterer
bed-hopper
carpetmonger
chamberer
debauchee
debaucher
fornicator
gallant
lecher
lewdster
hood rat
philanderer
rake
rantipole
rizzler
player
roué
seducer
voluptuary
wanton
Opposites
2. adj
Morally unrestrained; given to indulgence and disregard for conventional standards.
“The court had a reputation for libertine excess.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From Latin libertinus, "a freedman" (a former slave), from liber, "free." The word shifted from describing legal freedom to describing moral looseness.
Full origin of libertine →Frequently asked questions
What does “libertine” mean?
The word “libertine” means a person, especially a man, who ignores conventional moral standards and pursues pleasure freely. In plain terms, someone who lives by their own rules, especially when it comes to sex and pleasure, ignoring social morals.
How do you pronounce “libertine”?
“Libertine” is pronounced LIHB-uh-teen (/ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ in IPA).
How do you use “libertine” in a sentence?
Here is “libertine” used in a sentence: “The novel's hero is a notorious libertine who charms and abandons a string of lovers.”
What is another word for “libertine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “libertine” include adulterer, bed-hopper, carpetmonger, chamberer, debauchee and debaucher.
What is the opposite of “libertine”?
The opposite of “libertine” — its antonyms — are celibate, celibatist, monogamist and virgin.
What part of speech is “libertine”?
Depending on how it is used, “libertine” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “libertine” come from?
The word “libertine” comes from Latin. From Latin libertinus, "a freedman" (a former slave), from liber, "free." The word shifted from describing legal freedom to describing moral looseness.
How many meanings does “libertine” have?
“Libertine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, especially a man, who ignores conventional moral standards and pursues pleasure freely.
