promiscuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing an excessive interest or involvement in sexual activities with different partners.

  - "She was known for her promiscuous behavior."
  - "His promiscuous past was a cause for concern among his colleagues."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75834368"

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Synonyms

motley

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with promiscuous
risqué , vicious , precocious

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Variants

List of all variants of promiscuous that leads to same result
promiscuous , promiscuously , promiscuousness , promiscuousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'promiscuus' meaning 'mingled' or 'indiscriminate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'promiscuous' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In some cultures, being promiscuous is considered a sign of freedom and empowerment, while in others it is stigmatized and viewed as a moral failing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual promiscuity: Refers to the act or behavior of having multiple sexual partners or engaging in frequent sexual activity.

2. Sexual health: The overall well-being of an individual's sexual and reproductive system, including protection against sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

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Culture

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The term 'promiscuous' has been used in various cultural contexts, often with negative connotations, to describe individuals who engage in multiple sexual partners or have a reputation for being sexually active. It has been a topic of discussion in literature, art, and music, particularly in works that explore themes of sexuality and morality.

How to Memorize "promiscuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person engaging in multiple sexual relationships or a scene with many different partners.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of multiple sexual partners or behaviors that are not socially acceptable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'P-R-O-M-I-S-C-U-O-U-S': 'People Regularly Overindulging in Multiple Intimacies, Sexually'.

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