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promiscuous
[pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs]
adjective
characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order.
Synonyms: , ,indiscriminate; without discrimination; not selective.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:
promiscuous
/ əˈɪʊə /
adjective
indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relationships
consisting of a number of dissimilar parts or elements mingled in a confused or indiscriminate manner
indiscriminate in selection
casual or heedless
Other Word Forms
- promiscuously adverb
- promiscuousness noun
- hyperpromiscuous adjective
- hyperpromiscuously adverb
- hyperpromiscuousness noun
- nonpromiscuous adjective
- nonpromiscuously adverb
- nonpromiscuousness noun
- unpromiscuous adjective
- unpromiscuously adverb
- unpromiscuousness noun
- ˈܴdzܲԱ noun
- ˈܴdzܲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of promiscuous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of promiscuous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Bacteria are also "promiscuous," easily exchanging genetic material.
Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.
The hosts of "Girls Gone Bible" frequently speak about "staying pure," telling their followers that sex before marriage "ruins lives" and that "modesty is very important" if women wish to avoid appearing "promiscuous."
Some facilitators will evoke the spirit of cacao, who is supposed to be loving, nurturing and even a bit promiscuous.
A New Orleans TV station had to issue an apology after reporting the quarterback crudely referred to the city’s women as promiscuous and the men as “stupid.”
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