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licentious

Meanings
  • adjective

    Given to indulgence in pleasures, especially beyond social or moral bounds.

    - "His licentious behavior caused a scandal in the community."
    - "The licentious novel was banned due to its explicit content."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with licentious
vicious , pious , precious , missus , dissuade us
Variants
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licentious , licentiously , licentiousness , licentiousnesses
Etymology
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From Latin licentia 'freedom, permission,' from licere 'be permitted'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'licentious' was used frequently during the Renaissance period to describe the artistic and literary works of the time.

  2. In modern usage, the term 'licentious' is often used to describe behavior that is considered excessive or extreme, rather than simply immoral or indecent.

Related Concepts
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  1. Indecent: Related to behavior or material that is considered offensive or inappropriate, often due to its explicit sexual or violent content.

  2. Immoral: Related to behavior that goes against moral principles or values.

Culture
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The term 'licentious' has been used historically to describe behavior that is immoral or indecent, particularly in literature and art. For example, the works of the Marquis de Sade are often described as licentious due to their explicit sexual content.

How to Memorize "licentious"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is indulging in pleasures without regard for social or moral norms. Visualize the word 'licentious' written out and associated with this image.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'licentious' with words like 'indecent' and 'immoral' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'L' is for 'licentious,' 'I' is for 'indulgence,' and 'C' is for 'beyond social or moral bounds.'

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1. Break it down: First, break down the word 'licentious' into smaller parts, 'li-cen-tious'. This will make it easier to remember.

2. Associate with a word: Think of the word 'license', which has a similar beginning as 'licentious'. A license is a permit to do something, often with certain restrictions.

3. Understand the meaning: 'Licentious' means lacking legal or moral restraints, especially in sexual behavior. Imagine someone who has 'too much license' in their behavior.

4. Create a memorable phrase: Come up with a memorable phrase that includes the word 'licentious'. For example, 'The licentious king ruled his kingdom with too much freedom.'

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