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Meaning of 'promiscuous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Promiscuous [ a.]
- Consisting of individuals united in a body or mass without order; mingled; confused; undistinguished; as, a promiscuous crowd or mass.
- Distributed or applied without order or discrimination; not restricted to an individual; common; indiscriminate; as, promiscuous love or intercourse.

Meaning of 'promiscuous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . promiscuous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- not selective of a single class or person
Example in sentence:
  • Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money
Meaning (2):
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
Example in sentence:
  • he was told to avoid loose (or light) women;
  • her easy virtue;
  • wanton behavior

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