Promiscuity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Promiscuity is a noun meaning The state or quality of being promiscuous.
Meaning
The state or quality of being promiscuous.
More Meanings
- Indiscriminateness in the choice of sexual partners.
- (dated, literary) State of being mixed, composed of diverse elements, unsystematic; heterogeneity.
Example Sentences
As she becomes more conscious of her flirtatious power, she is sometimes urged toward promiscuity.
Experimental variety or what Rey Anthony has called selective promiscuity - is the cornerstone of sane sexual choice.
Seeing these happy pairings, I thought of the cheerful promiscuity to come. I felt a growing sexual need, not only for the young women brushing against me in the crowded street.
I'm not advocating sexual promiscuity but I think it's possible for a woman to have many kinds of sexual relationships with many men and that shouldn't affect the status of the marriage
Word Forms
- promiscuities
Synonyms for promiscuity
Depending on context, synonyms include promiscuousness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include promiscuousness, easiness, lewdness, sluttery, multisexuality, profligateness.
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