Licentuous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /laɪˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Licentuous is an adjective meaning Misconstruction of licentious.
Meaning
Misconstruction of licentious.
Example Sentences
The original character of Ahalyā as a licentuous woman has been mentioned by Vātsyāyāna in his Kåmasutra. Vātsyāyana refers to Ahalyā as the active actress in the scene of adultery with Indra.
[It] is then as […] quent, quynt, gequent, gequynt, worn out, lifeless, consumptive, the past part. of quenen, quynen, and not as Johnson supposed a licentuous use of the above explained quaint, […]
[…] as the distinctive mark of a Christian king, still exercises its temporary authority; but 'licentuous wickedness' — the adjective is noteworthy — and 'the filthy and contagious clouds' of 'heady murder' threaten to break out at any moment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include licentious, wanton, libertine, liberal, incontinent, lewd.
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