promiscuous
adjective/prəˈmɪskjuəs/
Frequency rank: #13,968 most common English word
Meaning
having or characterized by many casual sexual relationships; not selective or careful in choice.
Example sentence
The character in the novel was known for promiscuous behavior, never staying with one partner for long.
Synonyms & related words
- loose
- wanton
- licentious
- indiscriminate
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