promiscuously

Meanings

• adjective

  Behaving with many sexual partners; having multiple sexual relationships.

• adjective

  Given or lent to many people; widespread.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with promiscuously
curiously , periscopically , histrionically

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Variants

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promiscuous , promiscuously , promiscuousness , promiscuousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French promis, present participle of promettre 'promise' + -cuous, suffix denoting a state or condition.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'promiscuous' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'promiscuous' comes from the Latin word 'promiscere', which means 'to mingle' or 'to promise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual promiscuity: The act of having multiple sexual partners or engaging in numerous sexual encounters.

2. Cultural promiscuity: The adoption or borrowing of ideas, styles, or customs from various sources without regard for their origin or authenticity.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'promiscuously' has been used to depict characters who have many sexual partners or who behave in an uninhibited manner. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics to describe a wild and free-spirited attitude.

How to Memorize "promiscuously"

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   - Visualize a person or object that represents the idea of 'promiscuous'. For example, you could imagine a person with many partners or an object that has been borrowed or shared frequently.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of 'promiscuous'. For example, you could use the phrase 'Promises to many' to remember the meaning of the adjective.

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