Definitions For Libertinism

Noun

LIBERTINISM. (countable and uncountable, plural LIBERTINISMs) A lifestyle or pattern of behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint, especially one involving sexual promiscuity and rejection of religious or other moral authority.

Related terms

libertinage

Translations

Finnish: libertinismi French: libertinage, m German: Libertinismus, m Italian: libertinaggio, m Portuguese: libertinagem, f Romanian: libertinism, n Spanish: libertinaje, m

Etymology

libertine + ism

Is Libertinism a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
15
Words with Friends
19

The word Libertinism is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Libertinism in a Sentence

  • A group of urban bohemians who were better known for their libertinism than for their intellectualism
  • Even by the standards of ancient Rome, Caligula's reign was marked by a libertinism that went beyond the pale

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