licentiousness

• Существительное, обозначающее отсутствие моральных ограничений, особенно в сексуальных вопросах; качество непристойности, похотливости или распущенности в стремлении к чувственным удовольствиям.

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.

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1. Moral disregard for sexual restraintC2formal

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

   Сексуальная распущенность

   • 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.

   Синонимыdebaucherydepravitydissolutenesslasciviousnesslewdnesspromiscuitysalaciousnesswantonness

   Антонимыchastitycontinencedecencymodestypurityvirtue

2. Excessive indulgence in pleasureC2formal

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

   Распутство

   • 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.

   Синонимыdebaucherydissipationdissolutenesslasciviousnesslewdnessprofligacywantonness

   Антонимыabstinencechastitydiscretionmoderationprudencerestraintself-controltemperance