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licentious

[lahy-sen-shuhs] / laɪˈsɛn ʃəs /


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Monica dedicated her life to prayers for the salvation of her family, especially her disreputable and licentious son, Augustine.

From Washington Post ● May 10, 2018

The gangster of the ’30s belonged to an era of licentious chaos.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2017

The story, set in Rome in 509 B.C., tells of the occupying Etruscan prince Tarquinius, a tyrannical and licentious ruler, who is leading Rome in its war against the Greeks.

From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2015

In a heated exchange, DSK accused prosecutors of making exaggerated claims to paint him as a licentious figure.

From Time ● Feb. 13, 2015

Scoffer, no more! stop thy licentious tongue; Turn inward to thy bosom, and reflect— Count.

From The Count of Narbonne A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Robert Jephson


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