licentiousness

• Nom désignant l'absence de retenue morale, en particulier dans le domaine sexuel ; qualité de ce qui est débauché, lascif ou dissolu dans la recherche des plaisirs sensuels.

A noun referring to a lack of moral restraint, especially in sexual matters; the quality of being lewd, lascivious, or dissolute in the pursuit of sensual pleasure.

indénombrable

1. Moral disregard for sexual restraintC2formal

   The quality of being lewd or lacking sexual morality, often shown in a disregard for accepted standards.

   Libertinage

   • The novel was criticized for its portrayal of licentiousness in high society.
   • Historical accounts often condemn the licentiousness of certain royal courts.
   • He viewed the party's atmosphere as one of unchecked licentiousness.

   Synonymesdebaucherydepravitydissolutenesslasciviousnesslewdnesspromiscuitysalaciousnesswantonness

   Antonymeschastitycontinencedecencymodestypurityvirtue

2. Excessive indulgence in pleasureC2formal

   Unrestrained and self-indulgent pursuit of sensual pleasures, often to a dissolute degree.

   Licence

   • Licentiousness was common among the wealthy who had no need to work.
   • The poet's life was marked by licentiousness and disregard for convention.
   • She renounced a life of licentiousness in favor of quiet contemplation.

   Synonymesdebaucherydissipationdissolutenesslasciviousnesslewdnessprofligacywantonness

   Antonymesabstinencechastitydiscretionmoderationprudencerestraintself-controltemperance