Licentious
(adjective)
- Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, especially in sexual behavior.
- Promiscuous, immoral, or dissolute in conduct.
Origin:
From latin licentiosus "disobedient, wanton", from licentia "freedom, license".
Examples:
- The licentious behavior of the students was a cause for concern for the school administration.
- The society was shocked by the licentious lifestyle of the famous actor.
- The novel was banned for its licentious content.
- Licentious behavior is not acceptable in any civilized society.
- The licentious actions of the ruler led to the downfall of the kingdom.