HyperDic: promiscuous

English > 2 senses of the word promiscuous:
ADJECTIVEallpromiscuousnot selective of a single class or person
allpromiscuous, easy, light, loose, sluttish, wantoncasual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
promiscuous > pronunciation
Soundspraamih'skyuwahs; prow'mihskwahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > promiscuous: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot selective of a single class or person.
Example"Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money"
Broaderindiscriminatenot marked by fine distinctions
Adverbspromiscuouslyin an indiscriminate manner
English > promiscuous: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcasual and unrestrained in sexual behavior.
Synonymseasy, light, loose, sluttish, wanton
Broaderunchastenot chaste
Spanishlascivo, libertino, licencioso, lujurioso, promiscuo
Catalanlasciu, llibertí, llicenciós, luxuriós, promiscu
Nounspromiscuity, promiscuousnessindulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations
Adverbspromiscuouslyin a licentious and promiscuous manner

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