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promiscuous

adjective

Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
17

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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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