licorous

Meanings

• adjective

  A term used in ancient Rome to describe a person who is excessively fond of wine or licentious behavior.

  - "The licorous Roman emperor was known for his extravagant feasts and love of wine."
  - "The licorous behavior of the guests at the party caused a scene."

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Variants

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lecherous , lecherously , lecherousness , lecherousnesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'licious' meaning 'delightful' or 'pleasing'. In ancient Rome, the term 'licorous' was used to describe a person who was excessively fond of wine or licentious behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'licorous' was also used in ancient Rome to describe a type of wine that was especially strong and rich in flavor.

2. In some ancient Roman texts, the term 'licorous' was used interchangeably with the term 'ebrius', which means 'drunk'.

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Related Concepts

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1. hedonism: The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the primary goal of human life.

2. depravity: The state of being morally corrupt or wicked.

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Culture

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In ancient Roman literature and art, the term 'licorous' was often used to depict the excesses and decadence of the Roman elite. It was also used metaphorically to describe someone who was overindulgent or hedonistic.

How to Memorize "licorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman feast with guests drinking wine and engaging in licorous behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'licorous' with the excesses and decadence of ancient Rome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'licorous' comes from the Latin word 'licious', which means 'delightful' or 'pleasing'. However, in ancient Rome, it was used to describe someone who was excessively fond of wine or licentious behavior.

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