adj

promiscuous

pruh-MIHS-kyoo-uhs

Promiscuous (adj) means having sexual relationships with many different partners, often casually. Example: “The show was criticized for portraying its promiscuous characters without any consequences.”

adj

Having sexual relationships with many different partners, often casually.

"The show was criticized for portraying its promiscuous characters without any consequences."

Made up of a disorganized mix of different, unrelated elements.

"The essay was a promiscuous jumble of ideas that never quite came together."

How to use promiscuous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often describes someone with many casual sexual partners; can also describe a disorderly mixture.

Common mistake

In networking, "promiscuous mode" describes a network card that reads all traffic rather than just its own — a technical, non-judgmental use of the word.

Word forms

more promiscuous comparative, most promiscuous superlative

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Etymology

From Latin prōmiscuus ("mixed, undivided"), from prō- ("forth") plus misceō ("to mix").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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abandoned common easy fast lascivious lewd liberal libidinous loose licentious lustful lusty

Antonyms

chaste celibate virginal

Related words

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Rhymes for promiscuous

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of promiscuous?

"promiscuous" (adj) means having sexual relationships with many different partners, often casually.

What is another word for promiscuous?

Other words for "promiscuous" include abandoned, common, easy, fast, lascivious, lewd.

What is the opposite of promiscuous?

Opposites of "promiscuous" include chaste, celibate, virginal.

What are the different meanings of promiscuous?

"promiscuous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having sexual relationships with many different partners, often casually; 2. Made up of a disorganized mix of different, unrelated elements.

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