licentious
Example Sentences
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The novel splits between the parallel storylines of Cora’s actual life and this fantasy affair, which grows more licentious in relation to the tedium and stress of reality.
This strange dichotomy between licentious freedom and slavish obedience is an implicit bargain between Trump and his followers.
From Salon
But it is par for the course in an administration dominated by licentious, lying lotharios and those who wish to make money off of the backs of the voters.
From Salon
Japan and the West had different sexual mores, but Japan’s culture was not particularly licentious or permissive.
From Washington Post
He’s a licentious cad — flip and arrogant, a little romantic but mostly skeevy, and shallow as a Champagne coupe.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
