Antonyms for licentious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : lahy-sen-shuhs

Phonetic Transcription : laɪˈsɛn ʃəs

Definition of licentious

Origin : "morally unrestrained," 1530s, from Medieval Latin licentiosus "full of license, unrestrained," from Latin licentia (see license). Related: Licentiously; licentiousness.

adj immoral, uncontrolled

Example sentences :

Or would you ascertain whether he is licentious by putting your wife or daughter into his hands?
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

Cicero was of low birth, and Metellus was the son of a licentious woman.
Extract from : « The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; » by Various

Query, Is this not encouraging the Inhabitants in their licentious and riotous disposition?
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

I refrained from expressing my abhorrence of that licentious doctrine because of my curiosity.
Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

Heretical worship was of a most licentious as well as disgusting kind.
Extract from : « The Superstitions of Witchcraft » by Howard Williams

The government of the vessel was not less severe than its aspect was licentious.
Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West

Meanwhile the fancy of the licentious cardinal had turned to other women.
Extract from : « Lucretia Borgia » by Ferdinand Gregorovius

There was a banquet, followed by a licentious comedy, which is described by Infessura.
Extract from : « Lucretia Borgia » by Ferdinand Gregorovius

No man is a better man because of a past record of licentious habits.
Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague

Such is the licentious and impetuous behaviour of the sailor on shore.
Extract from : « The King's Own » by Captain Frederick Marryat

Synonyms for licentious

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