licentious meaning

UK US /laɪˈsɛntʃəs/ 3 syllables

licentious (adjective): lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained.

Definition of licentious

  1. lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
    • coarse and licentious men

    Similar: unchaste

    Related forms: licence, licentiousness

How to pronounce licentious

licentious is pronounced /laɪˈsɛntʃəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in US · 10-letter words

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