adj
licentious
Licentious (adj) means lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
adj
1
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
2
Disregarding accepted rules.
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Etymology
From Latin licentiōsus, from licentia (“license, freedom”).
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What is the meaning of licentious?
"licentious" (adj) means lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
What are the different meanings of licentious?
"licentious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled; 2. Disregarding accepted rules.