licentious Synonyms & Antonyms
/laɪˈsɛn.ʃəs/
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Licentious as an Adjective
1
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
2
Disregarding accepted rules.
3
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.
Licentious in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
licentious (comparative more licentious, superlative most licentious)
Words That Rhyme With Licentious
Origin of Licentious
From Latin licentiōsus, from licentia (“license, freedom”).
Word Facts for Licentious
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //laɪˈsɛn.ʃəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled |
| Comparative / superlative | more licentious, most licentious |
Pronouncing Licentious
The standard pronunciation of licentious is //laɪˈsɛn.ʃəs//, spoken in 1 syllable.