Meaning & use
licentiousness
The quality of disregarding accepted moral rules, especially concerning sexual behavior or self-indulgence.
See it in a sentence
The satire mocked the court's licentiousness, exposing its scandals to public ridicule.
Critics condemned the film's licentiousness, arguing it glamorized reckless, self-indulgent behavior.
A note on using this word
Licentiousness carries a strong moral judgment, implying a reckless disregard for accepted standards rather than simple freedom.
Words with a similar meaning
promiscuitydebauchery
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Words with an opposite meaning
chastityrestraint
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