libertinism

Example Sentences

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Contrary to the crusty, chaotic libertinism of their shows, the band is disarmingly sweet and funny in person despite being duly crude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Camp vulnerability and country vibes mingle in a mashup of queer exuberance and Marie Antoinette libertinism: between songs, Roan waves a pink feather fan.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

As a flip side to his alleged libertinism, Hart was a moral scold.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2018

Still, the inevitability of that battle doesn't require embracing strategic libertinism at every turn and hardening your battles lines at every front.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2018

They blamed the excessive riches, the idleness, the libertinism of the clergy; and pointed out their treasures and revenues as lawful spoil to the first invader.

From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary by Hume, David