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licentiously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a licentious manner, rowdily, overwhelmed by passion and without control of appetites (especially sexual appetites).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a licentious and promiscuous manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wantonly, promiscuously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English licentious Middle English -ly English -ly English licentiously From licentious + -ly.