ακόλαστος — meaning in English
akolastos
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English meaning
- debauched adj Given over to excessive pleasure-seeking — heavy drinking, drugs, or sex — in a way seen as morally corrupt.
- dissipated verb Past tense of "dissipate" — scattered and gradually disappeared.
- licentious adj Behaving with no self-control, especially in sexual matters, and ignoring normal standards.
- loose adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
Senses
ακόλαστος is used for these senses in English:
- debauched Indulging in or characterised by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent.
- dissipated Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.
- licentious Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
- loose (somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
dissipated — full definition
- verb Past tense of "dissipate" — scattered and gradually disappeared.
- adj Given over to excessive pleasure, drinking, or wasteful living.
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