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promiscuous

adjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

    “her easy virtue”

adjective

  1. not selective of a single class or person

    “Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money”

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Example Sentences

her easy virtue
he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
wanton behavior
Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money

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