promiscuous

Example Sentences

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Like his fictional stand-in Nathan Zuckerman, who called himself an “unchaste monk,” Roth lived that paradox: monastic at his desk but promiscuous in the freedoms he demanded from every other human arrangement.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love doing those promiscuous, provocative things, because it’s just fun.”

From Salon

Bacteria are also "promiscuous," easily exchanging genetic material.

From Salon

Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.

From Los Angeles Times

The hosts of "Girls Gone Bible" frequently speak about "staying pure," telling their followers that sex before marriage "ruins lives" and that "modesty is very important" if women wish to avoid appearing "promiscuous."

From Salon